Introduction: The theory of evolution is an idea that all living things on earth share a common ancestor. Over time, this original ancestor began to mutate so much that they eventually became brand new species. When the theory of evolution was first brought to the attention of the public, many people did not believe in it. It was not until many, many years after scientific works were published that people started to take the idea seriously. As we know in science class, many scientific ideas are first dismissed but it is the evidence that turns people into believers. In this lab we are going to look at some pretty convincing pieces of evidence in order to determine if evolution is in fact a valid theory. Comprehension Questions: 1. Define Evolution: ​