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The evolutionary theory that suggests that a species can suddenly and rapidly evolve into a new species is

A.genetic drift

Bgradualism
Cpunctuated equilibrium

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Answer:

C. punctuated equilibrium

Explanation:

  • The evolutionary theory of punctuated equilibrium was proposed in the year by 1972 by  Stephen Jay Gould.
  • According to this theory in the evolution of species, there are two types of periods that occur - one is the stasis and the other is punctuation.
  • During punctuation, the individuals show sudden and rapid change and evolve into new species whereas in the static period they remain as it is without changing themselves.

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