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There is no difference between "distinct" or "transitional" species. All species are transitional, that's the way evolution works. Some species are more long li
by InclinedPlane 13y ago
There is no difference between "distinct" or "transitional" species. All species are transitional, that's the way evolution works. Some species are more long lived than others due to being well fit to their ecological niche but every species has the potential to evolve to other species even so.
- planckscnst 13y agoOne might consider as "transitional" those species that exist between stages of punctuated equilibrium (if you consider punctuated equilibrium valid).