Industrial melanism observed in peppered moth proves that :

Options

A. the dark melanic form of the moth has no selective advantage over lighter form in industrial area.
B. the lighter form moth has no selective advantage either in polluted industrial area or non-pulluted area
C. 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.

Answer

D

Explanation

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.