Which of the following statements about punctuated equilibrium is true?

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It is primarily driven by natural selection.

It proposes that species experience long periods of stasis followed by rapid bursts of evolutionary change.

It suggests that evolutionary change occurs gradually and uniformly over time.

It contradicts the theory of natural selection.

Answer: It proposes that species experience long periods of stasis followed by rapid bursts of evolutionary change.

Explanation:

Punctuated equilibrium suggests that species remain relatively unchanged (stasis) for long periods, punctuated by rapid bursts of evolutionary change.

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Which of the following statements about punctuated equilibrium is true?

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