Industrial melanism is an example of
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Industrial melanism is an adaptation in which the moths living in industrial areas develop melanin pigments in order to match their body to the soot-covered surroundings.
- mutation
- Neo-Lamarckism
- Neo-Darwinism
- natural selection.
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Industrial melanism is an adaptation in which the moths living in industrial areas develop melanin pigments in order to match their body color to the tree trunks or soot-covered surroundings. It is an example of natural selection. The peppered moth exists in light and dark strains.
- Natural selection results from differential reproduction (some members of a population produce abundant offspring, some just a few while others none) in the same population.
- Industrial melanism is evolution by natural selection.
Hence, Industrial melanism is an example of natural selection.
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