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Industrial melanism observed in peppered moth proves that :

A

Melanism is a pollution generated feature

B

The true black melanic forms arise by a recurring random mutation

C

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

D

The lighter - form moth has no selective advantage either in polluted industrial area of non - polluted area

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