Which figure depicts a punctuated equilibrium model of evolution?
A) Figure A
B) Figure B Figure A depicts a gradualistic model of evolution, while Figure B is a punctuated equilibrium model of evolution.

Question

Which figure depicts a punctuated equilibrium model of evolution? 
A) Figure A 
B) Figure B Figure A depicts a gradualistic model of evolution, while Figure B is a punctuated equilibrium model of evolution.

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Figure B depicts a punctuated equilibrium model of evolution, which suggests that species experience long periods of stability ("equilibrium") interrupted by brief bursts of rapid change ("punctuation"). This is in contrast to the gradualistic model of evolution represented by Figure A.

Which Figure Depicts a Punctuated Equilibrium Model of Evolution