The Generally Slow and Steady Succession of Species on Earth

question 46

Multiple Choice

The generally slow and steady succession of species on Earth has been interrupted by

• A) genetic equilibrium.
• B) extreme specialization of a few species.
• C) episodes of mass extinction.
• D) balanced polymorphism.
• E) unusually high rates of plate tectonics.

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