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What are the components of the punctuated equilibrium hypothesis?

Answer 1

I think this question has been posted in the wrong section.

A hypothesis or principle of evolutionary theory is punctuated equilibrium. Maybe one of the moderators will take pity on this and move the discussion to biology?

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Answer 2

Sebastian Alvarado

The punctuated equilibrium hypothesis proposes that evolution occurs in relatively brief periods of rapid change, punctuated by longer periods of stability. Key components include rapid speciation events, stasis in species over extended periods, and environmental factors influencing the pace of evolution.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.