Due to its ability to camouflage itself from predators, the White Peppered Moth of England was once much more abundant than the Black Peppered Moth. As the Industrial Revolution hit, factories began to release black soot which coated everything, including tree bark. Because the moths’ habitat was now darker, the white moth became much more susceptible to predators. At the same time, the Black Peppered Moth was now more protected and began to increase in number. This story is an example of
A endangered species. B extinction. C natural selection.
c.?
yup and heres why This process of natural selection shows [?]survival of the fittest.[?] Thanks to its dark coloring, the black moth was well adapted to new environmental conditions and able to survive, reproduce, and increase the number of Black Peppered Moths.
what grade r u in?
8th u
same
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