Question

Which of the following would be the best definition of evolutionary arms race?

• A. It is a competition between predator and prey
• B. Species keep competing for the same prey try to adapt better than each other
• C. Both A and B
• D. Two or more species keep evolving to adapt in the same niche for their own benefit

Answer 1

The correct option is D Two or more species keep evolving to adapt in the same niche for their own benefit

Each organism has to compete with one or the other organism to survive in any ecosystem. In such cases, the organisms keep adapting again and again to improve their ability to survive. This is called as the evolutionary arms race.