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Match the following terms with the proper description.
Premises:
phyletic gradualism
divergent evolution
convergent evolution
adaptive radiation
punctuated equilibrium
Responses:
evolution that occurs at a gradual rate
commonly seen in a population that becomes geographically separated from others of the same
common ancestor, now strikingly different species
evolution that occurs rapidly, followed by periods of stasis
separate ancestors, now having similar characteristics
Correct Answer:
Premises:
Responses:
phyletic gradualism
divergent evolution
convergent evolution
adaptive radiation
punctuated equilibrium
Premises:
phyletic gradualism
divergent evolution
convergent evolution
adaptive radiation
punctuated equilibrium
Responses:
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