Why Coevolution Is Important?

Abstract. Coevolution plays a key role in shaping the biodiversity on Earth. Coevolution is commonly defined as reciprocal evolutionary changes brought about by interactions between species, implying that interacting species impose selection on each other.

Why is coevolution an important component in a natural evolutionary process?

(1) Complex organisms require coevolved interactions to survive and reproduce. (2) Species-rich ecosystems are built on a base of coevolved interactions. (3) Coevolution takes multiple forms and generates a diversity of ecological outcomes. (4) Interactions coevolve as constantly changing geographic mosaics.

What is beneficial coevolution?

Another example of beneficial coevolution is the relationship between flowering plants and the respective insect and bird species that pollinate them.