The fastest lions are able to catch prey, such as zebras; similarly, the fastest zebras are able to escape predatory lions. Over time, the lion and zebra populations become composed of faster and faster individuals. This is an example of ____.
A) mutualism
B) competition
C) coevolution
D) disruptive selection
E) sexual selection

Question

​The fastest lions are able to catch prey, such as zebras; similarly, the fastest zebras are able to escape predatory lions. Over time, the lion and zebra populations become composed of faster and faster individuals. This is an example of ____.
A) ​mutualism
B) ​competition
C) ​coevolution
D) ​disruptive selection
E) ​sexual selection

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This scenario is an example of coevolution, where two or more species reciprocally affect each other's evolution. In this case, the speed of lions and zebras evolves in response to each other.

​The Fastest Lions Are Able to Catch Prey, Such as Zebras;

The Fastest Lions Are Able to Catch Prey, Such as Zebras;