I think its D but I'm not sure
Answer: B: Mutation increase variety in a population.
Explanation:Mutations are changes to an organism's DNA and are an important driver of diversity in populations. Species evolve because of the accumulation of mutations that occur over time. This mutation has introduce a new allele into the population that increases genetic variation and may be passed on to the next generation.
Answer:
Due to presence of water in these rocks.
Explanation:
The fossils of ferns, rushes, and primitive conifers can not be found in these rocks because these rocks are present under the sea millions of year ago. In this onondaga contains an abundant amount of coral fossils, crinoids, brachiopods, and trilobites due to their aquatic habitat. These organisms are present millions of years ago when this area comes under the sea so that's why the fossils of these organisms are present in these rocks.