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punctuated equilibrium

/ˈpʌŋktʃuˌeɪtɪd ˌikwəˈlɪbriəm/ /ˈpʌŋktʃuːˌeɪtɪd ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/
noun
GeneralBiology
  1. 1 kesintili denge uncountable

Definition (English)

A theory that evolution occurs in spurts of rapid change, separated by long periods of little or no change.

Example Sentences

  1. Punctuated equilibrium explains fossil records.
    Kesintili denge, fosil kayıtlarını açıklar.
  2. The fossil record supports punctuated equilibrium.
    Fosil kaydı kesintili dengeyi destekler.