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) there is a repeating cycle of coevolution
E) a prey species adapts and is able to coexist with its predators

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An arms race occurs when there is a repeating cycle of coevolution between two or more species, where each species adapts to survive and gain an advantage over the other. This can lead to rapid evolution and changes in traits of the species involved.

In Biology, an Arms Race Occurs When ________