Biology 12th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078024269
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-426-9

Chapter 17 - Speciation and Macroevolution - Assess - Page 316: 14

Answer

C

Work Step by Step

According to the fossil record, speciation occurs at a relatively gradual rate. New species cannot arise quickly, as it takes a long time for the process of evolution and natural selection to take place. Therefor, C is correct.
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