A theory that states that major evolutionary changes have taken place in spurts is referred to as
A) scientific creationism.
B) neo-Darwinism.
C) punctuated equilibrium.
D) LaMarckianism.
E) adaptive radiation.

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Punctuated equilibrium proposes that there are long periods of evolutionary stability interrupted by brief periods of rapid change known as "punctuations." This theory contradicts the gradualism model proposed by Darwin, which suggests that evolution occurs slowly and continuously over time.

A Theory That States That Major Evolutionary Changes Have Taken