In response to warmer spring temperatures, a plant species is flowering earlier in the year than it would have historically. However, its primary pollinator, the bumblebee, has not been as responsive to temperature changes and continues to emerge at the same time as usual. As a result, peak floral displays have finished prior to pollinator emergence. This change in plant-pollinator interactions is an example of: a.Uncoupling of interdependent species b.Sympatric speciation c.Heterochrony d.Interspecific evolution

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In response to warmer spring temperatures, a plant species is flowering earlier in the year than it would have historically. However, its primary pollinator, the bumblebee, has not been as responsive to temperature changes and continues to emerge at the same time as usual. As a result, peak floral displays have finished prior to pollinator emergence. This change in plant-pollinator interactions is an example of:

a.Uncoupling of interdependent species
b.Sympatric speciation
c.Heterochrony
d.Interspecific evolution
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