How Does Coevolution Lead to Speciation

question 39

Multiple Choice

How does coevolution lead to speciation?

• A) Coevolution is the mechanism that allows allopatric speciation to occur.
• B) Coevolution causes the extinction of species that have limited genetic diversity.
• C) The adaptations that occur during coevolution are passed on to other species.
• D) An adaptation in one organism drives adaptation in a second organism.

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Definitions:

Sexual Diversity

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Nucleus Accumbens

A region in the brain that plays a central role in the reward circuit, associated with pleasure, reinforcement learning, and addiction.

Reward Circuitry

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Contraception

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