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Industrial melanism as observed in peppered moth proves that

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

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the lighter form moth has no selective advantage either in polluted industrial area or non-pulluted area

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melanism is a pollution-generated feature

D

the true black melanic forms escaped unnoticed so they managed to survive resulting in more population of black moths.

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Industrial melanism supports evolution by natural selection. The balck moths managed to survive as they escaped against the dark back of trees, resulting in their increased number.
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