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Phrases with «punctuated equilibrium»

"Punctuated equilibrium" is a phrase used in biology to describe how a species doesn't change much over a long time, but then suddenly undergoes a rapid change in a short amount of time. It's like a long period of stability interrupted by a sudden burst of significant change. Full definition

Sentences with «punctuated equilibrium»

  • The evolutionary theory of Punctuated Equilibrium seems to apply to the human consciousness as well as biological adaptation. (nakedpastor.com)
  • While some scientists believe there was indeed an explosion of diversity (the so - called punctuated equilibrium theory elaborated by Nils Eldredge the late Stephen J. Gould - Models In Paleobiology, 1972), others believe that such rapid acceleration of evolution is not possible; they posit that there was an extended period of evolutionary progression of all the animal groups, the evidence for which is lost in the all but nonexistent precambrian fossil record. (fossilmuseum.net)
  • In an often quoted remark, Gould stated, «Since we proposed punctuated equilibria to explain trends, it is infuriating to be quoted again and again by creationists — whether through design or stupidity, I do not know — as admitting that the fossil record includes no transitional forms. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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