Question

All of the following are TRUE for industrial melanism, EXCEPT

Options

• It was studied in black and white winged moths

• It refers to reduced numbers of dark colored moths due to industrial pollution.

• It is one of the best examples of natural selection.

• It refers to prevalence of dark colored moths in industrial areas where they could camouflage with dark colored background.

Answer 1

It refers to reduced numbers of dark colored moths due to industrial pollution.

Explanation:

The term "industrial melanism" refers to an increase in the number of dark-colored moths as a result of pollution from industry.