Over the course of their evolutionary histories, the timing of flowering, the spacing of plants, and the nectar rewards of flowering plants have influenced the foraging behavior of bees, which in turn has influenced the morphology of flowers. This process is an example of
A) coevolution.
B) competitive exclusion.
C) adaptive radiation.
D) convergent evolution.
E) niche partitioning.

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Coevolution is the process by which two or more species influence each other's evolution. In this case, the mutual adaptations of bees and flowering plants to each other's presence and behaviors (e.g., timing of flowering, nectar rewards, and foraging behavior) exemplify coevolution.

Over the Course of Their Evolutionary Histories, the Timing of Flowering