Four of the following statements are true of predator-prey coevolution.Which one is FALSE?
A) Each species exerts selection pressure on the other.
B) Predators are selective agents that favor improved prey defenses.
C) Prey with better defenses are selective agents that favor better predator hunting skills.
D) Coevolution only occurs in animals and is usually seen after one reproductive generation.
E) Camouflage, warning coloration, and mimicry are all examples of coevolution tactics.

Question

Four of the following statements are true of predator-prey coevolution.Which one is FALSE?  
A) Each species exerts selection pressure on the other.
B) Predators are selective agents that favor improved prey defenses.
C) Prey with better defenses are selective agents that favor better predator hunting skills.
D) Coevolution only occurs in animals and is usually seen after one reproductive generation.
E) Camouflage, warning coloration, and mimicry are all examples of coevolution tactics.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Coevolution can occur in both animals and plants, and it can take multiple reproductive generations for coevolutionary adaptations to develop.

Four of the Following Statements Are True of Predator-Prey Coevolution