Punctuated equilibrium and Theory of evolution

Punctuated equilibrium noun - A theory of evolution holding that evolutionary change in the fossil record came in fits and starts rather than in a steady process of slow change.

Theory of evolution and punctuated equilibrium are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Theory of evolution" instead a noun phrase "Punctuated equilibrium".

Theory of evolution noun - (biology) a scientific theory of the origin of species of plants and animals.

Punctuated equilibrium and theory of evolution are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Punctuated equilibrium" with "Theory of evolution", this phrases are similar.