transformisme

Transformisme, or transformism, is a scientific concept from the 19th century proposing that species evolve over time through gradual changes. It suggests that new species arise from existing ones via small variations, rather than appearing suddenly. This idea challenged the notion of fixed, unchanging creations by implying that life forms are interconnected within a continuous process of transformation. While early transformism lacked a detailed mechanism like modern genetics, it laid important groundwork for the development of evolutionary theory, emphasizing the dynamic and adaptable nature of biological diversity.