The difference between phyletic gradualism and punctuated equilibrium is that
A)phyletic gradualism can only happen with eukaryotes and punctuated equilibrium happens with prokaryotes.
B)punctuated equilibrium shows speciation in a relatively short time,while phyletic gradualism shows speciation as changes accumulate over vast periods of time.
C)phyletic gradualism shows speciation in a relatively short time,while punctuated equilibrium shows speciation as changes accumulate over vast periods of time.
D)phyletic gradualism shows in the fossil record and punctuated equilibrium does not.
E)There is no difference between punctuated equilibrium and phyletic gradualism.

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Phyletic gradualism is the idea that evolution occurs slowly and gradually over time, while punctuated equilibrium suggests that speciation can occur relatively quickly in bursts, followed by long periods of stability. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. The other options are incorrect because they either provide false information or are not supported by the theory of phyletic gradualism and punctuated equilibrium.

The Difference Between Phyletic Gradualism and Punctuated Equilibrium Is That