Gradualism

Real World Example

Imagine trying to save money by putting a small amount aside each day. Just as your savings slowly accumulate over weeks, months, and years, eventually amounting to a significant sum, the evolution of a species occurs through gradual changes over long periods. In this analogy, each small deposit represents a tiny genetic mutation or adaptation that, while seemingly insignificant on its own, contributes to the larger evolutionary change when combined over generations, much like the way small savings add up to financial security over time.