Gaps in the Fossil Record Can Be Explained as Episodes

question 67

Multiple Choice

Gaps in the fossil record can be explained as episodes of __________.

• A) saltation
• B) macroevolution
• C) punctuated equilibrium
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Meninges

Three protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Muscle Wasting

The gradual decline in muscle mass and strength, often due to disease, malnutrition, or lack of use.

Paralysis

The loss of the ability to move and sometimes to feel anything in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury.

Cerebral Palsy

A neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the child's brain is under development, affecting muscle coordination and movement.