Question

question which of the following is an example of coevolution? select an answer a. dolphins and sharks both have long, aerodynamic bodies. b. humans and whales both have hind limbs. c. coyotes prey on rabbits, and rabbits try to escape being eaten. d. the long beak of hummingbirds is well adapted for feeding on plants with long, tubular flowers.

Explanation:

Co - evolution is the reciprocal evolutionary change in a set of interacting populations over time. In the case of hummingbirds and tubular flowers, the long beak of hummingbirds has evolved to access nectar from long, tubular flowers, and the flowers have evolved to be pollinated by hummingbirds. This is a classic example of co - evolution. Option A is an example of convergent evolution. Option B is not a case of co - evolution as humans and whales are not in a close co - evolving relationship. Option C is a simple predator - prey relationship without the reciprocal evolutionary adaptation seen in co - evolution.

Answer:

D. The long beak of hummingbirds is well adapted for feeding on plants with long, tubular flowers.