coevolution

See also: co-evolution and coévolution

English

Alternative forms

co-evolution

Etymology

co- +‎ evolution

Noun

coevolution (countable and uncountable, plural coevolutions)

(ecology, evolutionary theory) The evolution of organisms of two or more species in which each adapts to changes in the other.

Related terms

coevolutionary
coevolve
evolutionary arms race

Translations

evolution featuring mutual adaptation

Czech: koevoluce f
French: coévolution (fr) f

Portuguese: coevolução f

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