In biology,an arms race occurs when _____.
A)predators become dominant over their prey species leading to the local extinction of the prey
B)a new species evolves into two separate species
C)a new niche is created because of interactions between species
D)a pair of species influences each other's evolution
E)a prey species adapts and is able to coexist with its predators

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An arms race in biology occurs when a pair of species, usually a predator and its prey or two competing species, influences each other's evolution through adaptations and counter-adaptations. This leads to a never-ending cycle of evolution as each species tries to outcompete the other.

In Biology,an Arms Race Occurs When _____