Tag: Adaptive Radiation
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Character Displacement
In the realm of evolution, character displacement describes how closely related species differentiate to reduce competition within shared environments. This phenomenon, seen in diverse species like Galápagos finches, emerges chiefly from the challenges of resource competition and niche definition.
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Punctuated Equilibrium
Punctuated Equilibrium, introduced by Gould and Eldredge in 1972, proposes that species evolution features long periods of stability, punctuated by brief, rapid changes. Supported by fossil record patterns, it contrasts with traditional views of continuous, gradual evolution and has influenced multiple academic fields.