Why might it benefit some species if evolution occurs at a more rapid pace? How do you think the speeding up of evolution could impact that species?

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Skyler Jennings

5 May, 08:47

Why might it benefit some species if evolution occurs at a more rapid pace? How do you think the speeding up of evolution could impact that species?

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Declan Pacheco · Answer 1

If the evolution of a species occurs at a more rapid rate, then such a species is able to quickly adapt to its host habitat/ecosystem. One benefit for the species would be escaping extinction and becoming the dominant species in its habitat/ecosystem.