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Author Question: According to the concept of punctuated equilibrium, A) natural selection is unim (Read 452 times)

j_sun

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on: Jul 11, 2013
According to the concept of punctuated equilibrium,
A) natural selection is unimportant as a mechanism of evolution.
B) given enough time, most existing species will branch gradually into new species.
C) a new species accumulates most of its unique features as it comes into existence.
D) evolution of new species features long periods during which changes are occurring, interspersed with short periods of equilibrium, or stasis.
E) transitional fossils, intermediate between newer species and their parent species, should be abundant.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2013
Hey again :D

I'm guessing it's C. It makes sense.


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Reply #2 on: Aug 31, 2013
Sick :D Thanks


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