Which scientist is known for the theory of punctuated equilibrium? (1972)

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Which scientist is known for the theory of punctuated equilibrium? (1972)
  1. Charles Darwin
  2. Stephen Jay Gould
  3. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
  4. Gregor Mendel

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which scientist is known for the theory of punctuated equilibrium? (1972)
  • Step 1: Identify the theory in question, which is called 'punctuated equilibrium'.
  • Step 2: Recognize that this theory was proposed in 1972.
  • Step 3: Find out who proposed this theory. The scientists are Stephen Jay Gould and Niles Eldredge.
  • Step 4: Understand what the theory means: it suggests that species stay the same for a long time and then change quickly.
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