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Explain the increases in the numbers of melanic(dark winged) moths in the urban areas of post-industrialisation period in England.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Industrial Melanism**: - Industrial melanism is a phenomenon where darker-colored organisms become more prevalent in industrial areas due to changes in their environment. This adaptation helps them survive better in polluted areas. 2. **Initial Population of Moths**: - Before industrialization, there were two main color variations of moths: light-colored (or white) and dark-colored (or black). Both variations existed in the population. ...
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