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How can evolution by natural selection be explained by melanised moths before and after industrialisation in England ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Moths' Varieties:** - Before industrialization in the 1850s, there were two varieties of moths in England: melanized (dark-colored) moths and non-melanized (light-colored) moths. 2. **Environmental Conditions Pre-Industrialization:** - The environment was clean, allowing pale lichens to grow on tree barks. The light-colored lichens provided a camouflage for the non-melanized moths. ...
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