Posted: May 22nd, 2023

Predator and prey co-evolve and so do parasite and hosts

Co-evolution is combined transformation of species that interact closely. Predator and prey co-evolve and so do parasite and hosts. These parallel evolutions occur simultaneously. Dobzhansky, (1973, pp 52) take an example of an African cheetah and the Thompson gazelles. Cheetah has evolved to being the fastest mammal and reciprocally the Thompson gazelle is slightly less fast compared to its predator. Their speed increase simultaneously to enhance the chances of survival for both species