Biology 2e
Biology 2e
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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
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Chapter 18, Problem 3VCQ

Figure 18.23 Which of the following statements is false?

  1. Punctuated equilibrium is most likely to occur in a small population that experiences a rapid change in its environment.

  • Punctuated equilibrium is most likely to occur in a large population that lives in a stable climate.
  • Gradual speciation is most likely to occur in species that live in a stable climate.
  • Gradual speciation and punctuated equilibrium both result in the evolution of new species.
  • Chapter 18, Problem 3VCQ, Figure 18.23 Which of the following statements is false? Punctuated equilibrium is most likely to

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