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The peppered moth population in a locality has light and dark moth varieties. Which moth variety is likely to survive if the environment of the locality becomes highly polluted?

A The dark variety, as they are not visible on the dark tree barks
B The dark variety, as they are not visible on the light tree barks
C The light variety, as they are not visible on the dark tree barks
D The light variety, as they are not visible on the light tree barks

Respuesta :

The correct answer is option A

When the pollution in the locality increased then the environment will look dirty and the peppered moth population that is dark colored will survive more as compared to the light colored moth.

When the environment is black, The peppered moth of dark variety sitting on the bark of dark colored tree will not be visible to the predators.

Hence, the dark peppered moth will survive in highly polluted place.

Answer:

A

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