Which of the Following Is Not a Feature of Punctuated

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a feature of punctuated equilibrium?

• A) slow and steady change within a lineage before and after a divergence
• B) long periods of stasis
• C) no visible change in a species
• D) rapid periods of speciation
• E) relatively few transitional species

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Definitions:

Bluish Discoloration

A change in skin color to a blue or purple shade, typically due to poor oxygenation of the blood, known medically as cyanosis.

Oral Mucosa

The moist tissue lining of the mouth, which plays a key role in protecting oral surfaces and facilitating digestion.

Mechanical Ventilation

A method to assist or replace spontaneous breathing by using a machine called a ventilator.

Atelectasis

A condition characterized by the partial or complete collapse of lung tissue, affecting the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.