Lecture test 1: Speciation rate Flashcards
1
Q
Punctuated equilibria
A
Species that appear suddenly, persist essentially unchanged for some time and then apparently disappear
2
Q
Example of punctuated speciation
A
Certain type of sunflower originated from the hybridization of two other sunflower species
3
Q
Gradual
A
Contrasted with punctuated. Gradual speciation over time
