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In the case of peppered moth (Biston betularia) the black-coloured from became dominant over the light-coloured form in England during industrial revolution. This is an example of

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Appearance of the darker coloured individuals due to very poor sunlight.

B

Protective mimicry

C

Inheritance of darker colour character acquired due to the darker environment

D

Natural selection whereby the darker forms were selected

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