PUNCTUATED EQUILIBRIUM
(noun)Definitions
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Punctuated Equilibrium.
Punctuated Equilibrium - as a noun
A theory of evolution holding that evolutionary change in the fossil record came in fits and starts rather than in a steady process of slow change
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
theory of punctuated equilibriumExample Sentences
"The theory of punctuated equilibrium suggests that species evolve in rapid bursts followed by periods of stability."
"The fossil record provides evidence for punctuated equilibrium."
"Scientists debate the effectiveness of punctuated equilibrium as an explanation for species diversification."
"The concept of punctuated equilibrium was first proposed by Stephen Jay Gould and Niles Eldredge."
"Many paleontologists support punctuated equilibrium as a viable explanation for patterns in the fossil record."
