What event in history led to the the dark-colored peppered moth being better able to survive than the lighter-colored variety?

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George Cummins · Answer 1 · 2020-06-23T15:29:13+0000

The pollution from factories during the industrial revolution made the trees darker. This led to the darker moths blending better than lighter moths, so they were more hidden from prey.

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What event in history led to the the dark-colored peppered moth being better able to survive than the lighter-colored variety?

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