One of the Key Contributions of the Punctuated Equilibrium Model

question 12

Multiple Choice

One of the key contributions of the punctuated equilibrium model is that it helps explain

• A)why transitional fossils are more common than Darwin would have predicted.
• B)why large,widespread populations tend to be the ones that evolve most rapidly and unpredictably.
• C)why transitional fossils tend to be rare and certain common fossil species remain unchanged for long time spans.
• D)how new species arise from hybridization events.

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