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What is co-evolution?

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The interaction between organisms, when continues for generations, involves reciprocal changes in genetic and morphological characters of both organisms. This type of evolution is called Coevolution. It is a kind of co-adaptation and mutual change among interactive species. Examples:
Corolla length and proboscis length of butterflies and moths (Habenaria and Moth).
Bird.s beak shape and flower shape and size.
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