Punctuated Equilibrium (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What pattern characterizes punctuated equilibrium?
What pattern characterizes punctuated equilibrium?
Long stasis, then rapid change
Who introduced punctuated equilibrium in 1972?
Who introduced punctuated equilibrium in 1972?
Eldredge and Gould
What does 'stasis' mean in punctuated equilibrium?
What does 'stasis' mean in punctuated equilibrium?
Periods of little to no change
How does gradualism differ from punctuated equilibrium?
How does gradualism differ from punctuated equilibrium?
Gradualism predicts continuous change
What is the main evidence for punctuated equilibrium?
What is the main evidence for punctuated equilibrium?
Gaps in the fossil record
What triggers rapid evolutionary change in punctuated equilibrium?
What triggers rapid evolutionary change in punctuated equilibrium?
Rapid environmental changes
Why are transitional fossils rare?
Why are transitional fossils rare?
Change happens too quickly
How does punctuated equilibrium relate to Darwin's theory?
How does punctuated equilibrium relate to Darwin's theory?
Builds upon and refines it
Which species exemplify long-term stasis?
Which species exemplify long-term stasis?
Coelacanths and horseshoe crabs
What does punctuated equilibrium explain about evolution?
What does punctuated equilibrium explain about evolution?
Tempo and pattern of change