Question

The cheetah and Thomson’s gazelle example in the video primarily illustrates which ecological idea?


Group of answer choices

Competitive exclusion where one species eliminates the other

Mutualism where both species benefit equally

Primary succession after a disturbance

Co-evolution where predators and prey shape each other’s traits

Answer 1

Co-evolution where predators and prey shape each other’s traits

Explanation: The cheetah–Thomson’s gazelle example shows an evolutionary arms race—cheetahs evolve greater speed and hunting abilities while gazelles evolve greater speed, agility, and escape behaviors in response.