Found 2 resources for the concept: The sequence of forms in the fossil record is reflected in the sequence of the rock layers in which they are found and indicates the order in which they evolved

Parsimonious explanations for punctuated patterns Punctuated equilibrium is sometimes erroneously cited as evidence that evolutionary biology still hasn't figured out how evolution works. In fact nothing could be further from the truth. Punctuated equilibrium builds on (not tears down!) established evolutionary theory. Find out how the process works. This article appears at SpringerLink.

Audience:  13-16 Source:  Evolution: Education and Outreach Resource type:  Article

CSI: Olduvai Gorge. The work of Jackson Njau This research profile follows paleoanthropologist Jackson Njau as he investigates ancient predators, like crocodiles and large cats, in an effort to understand how these organisms shaped the evolution of our human ancestors.

Audience:  13-16 Source:  UC Museum of Paleontology Resource type:  Research profile

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