Many plants have specialist pollinators. That is, the plant has evolved adaptations that only allow one type of pollinator access to nectar when pollinating. This is a result of:
A)coevolution.
B)adaptive radiation.
C)parasitism.
D)commensalism.

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Specialist pollination is a result of coevolution, where both the plant and pollinator have evolved adaptations to benefit each other. The plant has evolved traits that attract only one type of pollinator, while the pollinator has evolved traits that specifically allow it to access the nectar and pollen of that particular plant. This coevolutionary relationship increases reproductive success for both the plant and pollinator. The other choices, B, C, and D, do not adequately explain this relationship.

Many Plants Have Specialist Pollinators