Punctuated equilibrium is:
a. a theory about the pace of evolutionary change in which rapid periods of evolutionary change are punctuated by longer periods with little change.
b. a theory about the pace of evolutionary change in which long periods of evolutionary change are punctuated by short periods with rapid change.
c. a way of explaining the idea of "evolution by creeps."
d. a way of explaining the idea of "evolution by jerks."
e. Both the first and fourth choices are correct.
Ans: e. Both the first and fourth choices are correct.
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