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quantum evolution: a standalone construct

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term coined by Simpson for rapid evolutionary shifts of small populations across unstable phases into new adaptive zones.

In paleontology, quantum evolution refers to term coined by Simpson for rapid evolutionary shifts of small populations across unstable phases into new adaptive zones. This meaning comes from Simpson (1944) in Tempo and mode in evolution.[1]

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  1. Simpson, G. G. (1944). Tempo and mode in evolution. Columbia University Press. Open Library record

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