A genetic change in one species that selects for a subsequent change in a different species is termed

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Coevolution refers to the reciprocal genetic change between two different species due to their interactions with one another, such as predator-prey relationships or mutualistic symbiosis. One species evolves traits that influence the genetics of the other, leading to a cycle of adaptation and counter-adaptation. This process is distinct from evolutionary dynamics, which is a broader term encompassing any change in gene frequencies within a population over time, including genetic drift, mutation, and natural selection. Competitive exclusion and genetic dispersion refer to specific patterns related to population dynamics, while gene dynamics is not a commonly recognized term.

A Genetic Change in One Species That Selects for a Subsequent