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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 the industrial area .

B

The lighter form moth has no selective advantage either in a polluted industrial area or non - polluted area .

C

Melanism is a pollution generated feature .

D

The true black melanised moths could successfully camouflage themselves from predators .

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