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Coevolution can involve two species or several species together.
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Mutualism involves the coevolution of species so they can better have a mutualistic relationship.
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The parasite-host relationship often involves an evolutionary arms race, in which the species try to out-evolve each other in order to get into or out of the relationship.
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The Red Queen Hypothesis refers to the coevolution of parasites and hosts.
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Predators and prey coevolve in order to become better at either catching the prey or escaping the predator.
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The introduction of foreign species can wipe out indigenous populations because of a lack of competition.
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Mosaic coevolution involves the process of evolutionary changes that differ in different geographical areas.
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