An individual can pass on to its progeny the experiences of its lifetime.

$(a)$ What are fossils?
$(b)$ Explain the importance of fossils in evolutionary relationships.

The preserved traces of all living organisms are called fossils.

In a pea plant,find the contrasting trait for the following:
$(a)$ The position of the flower is terminal.
$(b)$ The flower is white in colour.
$(c)$ The shape of the pod is constricted.

Explain the following:
$(a)$ Speciation
$(b)$ Natural Selection

According to the evolutionary theory,the formation of a new species is generally due to: