During the Industrial Revolution, explain what caused the population of light-colored peppered moths to decrease and the population of dark-colored peppered moths to increase over time. Be sure to include how the ability to survive and reproduce impacts the process of natural selection. (MUST GIVE A SHORT ANSWER)
During the Industrial Revolution, the population of light-colored peppered moths decreased and the population of dark-colored peppered moths increased due to natural selection. The dark-colored moths had an advantage in surviving and reproducing in polluted environments, as their darker coloration provided better camouflage against industrial soot-covered trees. As a result, they were less likely to be preyed upon, leading to their increased population over time.
