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The interdependent evolution of flowering plants and pollinating insects together is known asA. mutualismB. co-evolutionC. commensalismD. co-operation.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
The evolution of complementary adaptations in two species caused by the selection pressure that each exerts on the other is called co-evolution. It is common in symbiotic associations e.g., many insect-pollinated plants have evolved flowers whose shapes, coloures, etc., make them attractive to particular insects, at the same tim the pollinating insects have evolved sense organs and mouth parts specialised for quickly locating and extracting nectar from particular species of plants.


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