Which Is Likely Not an Example of Coevolution

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which is likely not an example of coevolution?

• A) A moth that has a long tongue reaches the nectar of a flower that is housed in a long tube.
• B) A tree trunk growing thicker and stronger prevents breakage from hurricane force winds.
• C) A caterpillar develops resistance to a toxin produced by its main plant food source.
• D) A mollusk develops a thick shell to avoid predation by a crab with strong pinchers.
• E) All answers could be examples of coevolution.

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