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punctuated equilibrium

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Noun

a theory of evolution holding that evolutionary change in the fossil record came in fits and starts rather than in a steady process of slow change

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metastability metastable le chatelier-braun principle le chatelier's principle le chatelier's law le chatelier principle zeroth law of thermodynamics equilibrate balance punctuate more...

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