The fossils of a new species of reptile are found in deposits dating to the permian period. later, scients discover that fossils of the speces changed somewhat over time and can be found in deposits dating from the permitan period all the way up to the cretaceous period. the fossils vary from one continent to another, but many seemingly intermediate forms are found, and the fossils are spread over most continents. the scientists' observations most strongly support which evolutionary models?
a. ellopete speciation
b. punctuated ovolution
c. adaptive radiation

The correct answer is option c. "adaptive radiation".

Explanation:

The term "adaptive radiation" is used in evolutionary biology to describe a evolutionary history at which many different organisms are created as a result of a rapid diversification of an ancestral species. This phenomenon takes place as a result of changes in the environmental conditions that forces new species to adapt quickly. The scientist observations of many intermediate forms at different continents of an ancestral reptile, most strongly support the evolutionary model of adaptive radiation.

i believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is the first option. the scientists need to look at the   validity of data, claims, hypotheses, and observations before  developing an argument. they base their arguments on facts that are present and they make sure they have proofs. 

explanation:

image result for describe the various types of gene mutationsghr.nlm.nih.gov

the types of mutations include: missense mutation: this type of mutation is a change in one dna base pair that results in the substitution of one amino acid for another in the protein made by a gene. nonsense mutation: a nonsense mutation is also a change in one dna base pair.

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