abrupt appearance theory

== English == === Noun === 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. ==== Alternative forms ==== abrupt appearance theory of abrupt appearance ==== See also ==== intelligent design punctuated equilibrium (scientific hypothesis with a degree of analogy but entirely consistent with evolution) Young Earth Creationism