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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 lighter -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 forms arise by a recurring random mutation

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