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quantum evolution

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quantum evolution [′kwän·təm ‚ev·ə′lü·shən]
(evolution)
A special but extreme case of phyletic evolution; the rapid evolution that takes place when relatively sudden and drastic change occurs in the environment or when organisms spread into new habitats where conditions differ from those to which they are adapted; the organisms must then adapt quickly to the new conditions if they are to survive.


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