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Which statement best explains the ideas of phyletic gradualism and punctuated equilibrium?

A. Phyletic gradualism isn't supported by the fossil record, but punctuated equilibrium is
B. Phyletic gradualism states that many species evolve rapidly at specific points in time, and punctuated equilibrium states that speciation occurs constantly over time
C. Phyletic gradualism states that speciation occurs constantly over time, and punctuated equilibrium states that many species evolve rapidly at specific points in time
D. Phyletic gradualism is supported by the fossil record, but punctuated equilibrium isn't

Answer :

A is the correct answer

A. Phyletic gradualism isn't supported by the fossil record, but punctuated equilibrium is

Punctuated equilibrium and phyletic gradualism are two opposing evolutionary tendencies that can be seen in the geological record. Species in punctuated equilibrium tend to demonstrate morphological stasis between rapid speciation episodes, whereas species in phyletic gradualism change more frequently. "Phyletic gradualism isn't supported by the fossil record, but punctuated equilibrium is," says the statement that best summarizes the ideas of phyletic gradualism and punctuated equilibrium.

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