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Angraecoid orchids provide nectar to the African moths. The moths in turn help in pollinating the plant. What type of evolution do these two species follow?

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The African moth and Angraecoid orchids coevolve because they are dependent on each other. The moth spreads the pollen so the orchids can reproduce. At the same time, the orchids provide a food source for the moth. Over time, the flowers develop deeper spurs, so the probosci of the moths also grew longer.
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