Gradual Vs Punctuated Equilibrium Flashcards by Anna Lannutti [Student] | Brainscape

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changes in species are slow and gradual; occur in small periodic changes in gene pool

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Gradual

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evolution is relatively rapid in spurts; includes long periods with no change

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Punctuated

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more changes of less significance

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Gradual

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less changes with more significance

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Punctuated

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Q

theory proposed by James Hutton

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Gradualism

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theory proposed by Stephen Jay Gould

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Punctuated

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Abiogenesis Theory

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the origin of life from non living matter

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