Coevolution between predator and prey suggests

A) as prey decrease in number, predators will switch prey.
B) as predators become smarter at catching prey, prey will become smarter at escaping predation.
C) as predators feed on prey, prey will become more palatable over time.
D) as predators drive down prey populations, they become worse at catching prey.


B

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