"Speciation may occur rapidly and is caused by a few genetic changes in important genes. This statement is best associated with
A) gradualism.
B) phyletic speciation.
C) punctuated equilibrium.
D) allopatric speciation.

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Punctuated equilibrium is a theory in evolutionary biology which proposes that most species will exhibit little net evolutionary change for most of their geological history, but that when speciation occurs, it is generally rapid (in geological terms), involving relatively few genetic changes as opposed to the slow, steady change proposed by the gradualism model.

"Speciation May Occur Rapidly and Is Caused by a Few