An argument against the validity of evolutionary theory says that there are too few transitional forms representing the gap between any two living species that supposedly share a common ancestor.How do the human evolutionary record and this criticism relate?

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The human fossil record contains several species that are considered as transitional forms, such as Australopithecus and Homo erectus, that show clear anatomical changes and share features with both apes and modern humans. Therefore, the criticism that there are too few transitional forms does not apply to the human evolutionary record. Choice A is incorrect because the lack of transitional fossils in general is not relevant to the validity of evolutionary theory. Choice B is incorrect because punctuated equilibrium is not an alternative theory to evolution, but rather a refinement of the understanding of how evolution operates. Choice D is incorrect because the fossil record is one of several sources of evidence for evolution, and new discoveries may fill in gaps in the transitional forms between species over time.

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