Some bats prey on certain moths, hunting them using echolocation. Some of those moths have evolved ears sensitive to the sound frequencies bats use to locate them, helping them to avoid being caught. The bats, in turn, have evolved to change the frequency they use. This interaction is an example of ____.
A) resource partitioning
B) intraspecific competition
C) parasitism
D) coevolution
E) mutualism

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This interaction between bats and moths is an example of coevolution, as both species have evolved and adapted to each other over time. The moths have developed ears sensitive to the frequencies used by bats for echolocation, allowing them to evade predation, while the bats have evolved to use different frequencies to overcome this adaptation.

Some Bats Prey on Certain Moths, Hunting Them Using Echolocation