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The theory that macroevolution proceeds as the result of gradual microevolutionary change
 
  a. is the only explanation of speciation accepted by biologists today
  b. is called the theory of punctuated equilibrium
  c. has been refuted
  d. has been questioned as the exclusive mode of speciation
  e. postulates rapid evolutionary change followed by long periods of stasis

Question 2

The diversification of reptiles facilitated by the evolution of the reptilian egg is a good example of which of the following?
 
  a. parallel evolution
  b. specialization
  c. homology
  d. adaptive radiation
  e. devolution


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d


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