Gradualism versus Punctuationi

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…period of stasis is marked by an active resistance against evolutionary change. Thus, theorists of the punctuationist school should quit looking to completely discredit the gradualist school of thought, because they share many premises in common with each other. Instead, the focus should be placed on identifying the strengths and weaknesses of both arguments in terms of the fundamental difference concerning periods of stasis. Reference Dawkins, R. (1986). The Blind Watchmaker. New York: W. W. Norton.