Biological Gradualism
Biological Gradualism is a concept in evolutionary biology that suggests species evolve slowly and steadily over long periods of time. This theory posits that small, incremental changes accumulate, leading to significant transformations in a species. It contrasts with ideas of sudden, large-scale changes in evolution.
The idea of Biological Gradualism is often associated with the work of Charles Darwin, who proposed that natural selection drives these gradual changes. Fossil records and genetic studies support this view, showing a continuous transition between species rather than abrupt shifts, highlighting the slow pace of evolutionary processes.