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Industrial melanism as observed in peppered moth proves that

A

the melanic form of the moth has no selective advantage over lighter form in industrial area.

B

the higher form moth has no selective advantage either in polluted industrial area or non-polluted area.

C

melanism is a pollution- generated feature.

D

the true black melanic form arise by recurring random random mutation.

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