abrupt appearance theory
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the abrupt appearance theory
- (creationism) A neo-creationist hypothesis which claims that the first life and the universe appeared abruptly, and that plants and animals appeared abruptly in complex form.
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See also edit
- intelligent design
- punctuated equilibrium (scientific hypothesis with a degree of analogy but entirely consistent with evolution)
- Young Earth Creationism