What does Theory of punctuated equilibrium propose?
Constant evolution
Cyclic evolution
Evolution by long stability
No evolution
Answer
Theory of punctuated equilibrium proposes that long periods of stability in evolution are interrupted by brief periods of rapid change. This occurs when environmental changes disrupt a species' equilibrium, leading to a sudden increase in speciation and extinction. This theory challenges the traditional view of evolution as a gradual and continuous process.
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