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State a reason for the increased population of dark coloured moths coinciding with the loss of lichens (on tree barks) during industrialization period in England.

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Soot evolved from coal-based industries deposited on tree bark of oak plants and darkened it called Industrial melanism. Dark coloured moth (Biston carbonaria) had more chances of survival so increased in number
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