Which of the following types of interaction would be least likely to lead to coevolution of the interacting species?
A) Predator-prey
B) Commensal
C) Plant-herbivore
D) Parasite-host
E) Mutualistic

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Commensal interactions involve one species benefiting without affecting the other, so there is no strong selection pressure for coevolution to occur. In contrast, predator-prey, plant-herbivore, parasite-host, and mutualistic interactions all involve strong selective pressures that can lead to coevolution.

Which of the Following Types of Interaction Would Be Least