The ________ suggests that speciation occurs in brief spurts.
A) adaptive model of the origin of species
B) allopatric speciation model
C) gradual model of the origin of species
D) punctuated equilibrium model

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The statement specifically mentions "brief spurts," which corresponds to the punctuated equilibrium model of speciation. This model proposes that evolution occurs in relatively stable periods of little change (equilibrium), interrupted by brief periods of rapid change (punctuations) that result in the origins of new species. The other answer choices do not directly address this idea.

The ________ Suggests That Speciation Occurs in Brief Spurts