punctuated equilibrium (n)
theory of punctuated equilibrium (n)

n06111003

type n
lex_filenum 09
def 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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Hypernym theory of evolution, theory of organic evolution, evolutionism
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Hyponym theory of evolution, theory of organic evolution, evolutionism

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