Quantum evolution
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quantum-evolution-319-2561151
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Quantum evolution
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Quantum evolution is a component of George Gaylord Simpson's multi-tempoed theory of evolution proposed to explain the rapid emergence of higher taxonomic groups in the fossil record. According to Simpson, evolutionary rates differ from group to group and even among closely related lineages. These different rates of evolutionary change were designated by Simpson as bradytelic, horotelic, and tachytelic. Quantum evolution differed from these styles of change in that it involved a drastic shift in
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Evolution where transitional forms are particularly unstable and do not last long
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_evolution
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2023-03-24T14:06:05Z
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