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Paleontologists have found evidence that after a major extinction occurs, _____. a. there is no particular pattern of speciation b. many new species often appear at about the same time c. a new species evolves to replace each species that became extinct d. most species move away because they cannot adapt

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many new species often appear at about the same time

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An extinction event (also known as a mass extinction or biotic crisis) is a widespread and rapid decrease in the biodiversity on Earth. There is a sharp change in the diversity and abundance of multicellular organisms. I
Paleontologists have found evidence that after a major extinction occurs,many new species often appear at about the same time .
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