The majority of peppered moths existed as the light colored morph. During the Industrial Revolution a dark colored morph of peppered moth quickly became the predominant peppered moth. Which of the following statements best explains the gradual color change of the peppered moth species over fifty years
The dark colored morph of peppered moth became more prevalent during the Industrial Revolution due to natural selection, as the light colored moths stood out against the now darker environment caused by pollution. This resulted in predators being able to easily spot and eat the light colored moths, leading to a higher survival rate for the dark colored morph and ultimately causing them to become the majority over time.
