punctuated equilibrium

(noun)

a theory of evolution holding that evolutionary change tends to be characterized by long periods of stability, with infrequent episodes of very fast development

Related Terms

  • gradualism

Examples of punctuated equilibrium in the following topics:

  • Varying Rates of Speciation

    • Two patterns are currently observed in the rates of speciation: gradual speciation and punctuated equilibrium.
    • In terms of how quickly speciation occurs, two patterns are currently observed: the gradual speciation model and the punctuated equilibrium model.
    • This early change model is called punctuated equilibrium, because it begins with a punctuated or periodic change and then remains in balance afterward.
    • While punctuated equilibrium suggests a faster tempo, it does not necessarily exclude gradualism .
    • In (b) punctuated equilibrium, species diverge quickly and then remain unchanged for long periods of time.
  • Ending Punctuation

    • Ending punctuation identifies the end of a sentence, and most commonly includes periods, question marks, and exclamation marks.
    • Ending punctuation comprises symbols that indicate the end of a sentence.
    • Ending punctuation can also be referred to as end marks, stops, or terminal punctuation.
    • There are three main types of ending punctuation: the period, the question mark, and the exclamation mark.
    • A period (.) is the punctuation mark that indicates the end of a sentence.
  • Homogeneous versus Heterogeneous Solution Equilibria

    • The equilibrium constants for homogeneous and heterogeneous solutions need to be calculated differently.
    • The equilibrium constant K for a given reaction is defined as the ratio of the products of a reaction to the reactants, measured at equilibrium.
    • The reaction quotient measured at equilibrium is the equilibrium constant K.
    • A heterogeneous equilibrium is a system in which reactants and products are found in two or more phases.
    • The equilibrium constant K is simply [Br2], with the concentration of the pure liquid Br2 excluded.
  • Equilibrium Constant Expression

    • The equilibrium constant is an expression that gives the ratio of reactants and products at equilibrium.
    • This constant is known as the equilibrium constant.
    • Their activity is 1, so they do not need to be written in the equilibrium constant.
    • The progress of an equilibrium reaction can be visualized.
    • The equilibrium constant,denoted by K, is the ratio of products to reactants at equilibrium.
  • First Condition

    • The first condition of equilibrium is that the net force in all directions must be zero.
    • For an object to be in equilibrium, it must be experiencing no acceleration.
    • The condition $F_\text{net} = 0$ must be true for both static equilibrium, where the object's velocity is zero, and dynamic equilibrium, where the object is moving at a constant velocity.
    • Below, the motionless person is in static equilibrium.
    • This car is in dynamic equilibrium because it is moving at constant velocity.
  • The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

    • The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics states that systems in thermal equilibrium are at the same temperature.
    • If A and C are in thermal equilibrium, and A and B are in thermal equilibrium, then B and C are in thermal equilibrium.
    • Temperature is the quantity that is always the same for all systems in thermal equilibrium with one another.
    • The double arrow represents thermal equilibrium between systems.
    • If systems A and C are in equilibrium, and systems A and B are in equilibrium, then systems B and C are in equilibrium.
  • Macroeconomic Equilibrium

    • In economics, the macroeconomic equilibrium is a state where aggregate supply equals aggregate demand.
    • In economics, equilibrium is a state where economic forces (supply and demand) are balanced.
    • Without any external influences, price and quantity will remain at the equilibrium value .
    • The result is the economic equilibrium for that good or service.
    • Similar to microeconomic equilibrium, the macroeconomic equilibrium is the point at which the aggregate supply intersects the aggregate demand.
  • Equilibrium

    • Equilibrium as "a point from which there is no endogenous ‘tendency to change'
    • There are no forces (from buyers or sellers) that will alter the equilibrium price or equilibrium quantity.
    • This is a mechanical, static conception of equilibrium.
    • General equilibrium is a condition where all agents acting in all markets are in equilibrium at the same time.
    • Neoclassical microeconomics tends to focus on partial equilibrium.
  • The Equilibrium Interest Rate

    • In a economy, equilibrium is reached when the supply of money is equal to the demand for money.
    • Equilibrium is reached when the supply of money is equal to the demand for money.
    • Changes in expectations will therefore affect the equilibrium interest rate.
    • In economics, equilibrium is a state where economic forces such as supply and demand are balanced and without external influences, the equilibrium will stay the same.
    • Use the concept of market equilibrium to explain changes in the interest rate and money supply
  • Equilibrium

    • The concentrations of A and B will change over time, until they reach equilibrium.
    • This is the point at which the system has reached chemical equilibrium.
    • While there are various factors that can increase or decrease the amount of time it takes for a given system to reach equilibrium, the equilibrium position itself is unaffected by these factors.
    • We also explain how the concentrations remain constant at equilibrium.
    • Chemical equilibrium is akin to two cities connected a bridge.
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