What Are Three Commonalities to John Maynard Smith and Eörs

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Essay

What are three commonalities to John Maynard Smith and Eörs Szathmary's major transitions?

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Definitions:

Caldera

A large, cauldron-like depression that forms following the eruption and collapse of a magma chamber beneath a volcano.

Platinum

A dense, malleable, ductile, and highly unreactive precious metal used in jewelry, automotive catalytic converters, and various industrial applications.

Mafic to Ultramafic Intrusions

The intrusion of magma rocks ranging from mafic (rich in magnesium and iron) to ultramafic (extremely rich in magnesium and iron) compositions, important in the formation of various ore deposits.

Veins

Mineral deposits that fill cracks in rocks, often distinguished by their different materials from the surrounding rock.