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Industrial melanism is an example of...

Industrial melanism is an example of

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defensive adaptation of skin against ultraviolet radiations

B

drug resistance

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darkening of skin due to smoke from industries

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protective resemblance with the surroundings

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Industrial melanism is an example of directional selection. Changing environment leading to changes in the phenotypic/genotypic constitution of a population
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