Theory of Punctuated Equilibrium
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a theory of evolution holding that evolutionary change in the fossil record came in fits and starts rather than in a steady process of slow change
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- synonym
- punctuated equilibrium
- plural
- Theory of Punctuated EquilibriaTheory of Punctuated Equilibriums
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- pluralpossessive
- Theory of Punctuated Equilibria'sTheory of Punctuated Equilibriums'
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- a theory of evolution holding that evolutionary change in the fossil record came in fits and starts rather than in a steady process of slow change
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