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The evolutionary theory that suggests that a species can suddenly and rapidly evolve into a new species is

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Answer:

Josh is right, the answer is Punctuated Equilibrium.

Step-by-step explanation:

The theory of punctuated equilibrium states that evolutionary change is characterised by short periods of rapid evolution followed by longer periods of stasis in which no change occurs.

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Answer:

Enjoy

Step-by-step explanation:

Punctuated equilibrium is the theory that species stay fairly constant until a natural disaster happens forcing them to rapidly evolve.

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