According to the Theory of Punctuated Equilibrium

question 13

Multiple Choice

According to the theory of punctuated equilibrium:

• A)macroevolution occurs more readily than microevolution.
• B)species evolve by the gradual accumulation of many small changes.
• C)the fossil record is flawed.
• D)long periods of little phyletic change are interrupted by short periods of rapid change.
• E)new species do not "suddenly" appear.

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