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Industrial melanism as 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 light form in indusrtal area

D

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

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