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During the industrial revolution, the dark peppered moth had an advantage because it a) was larger and hardier. b) reproduced easily

During the industrial revolution, the dark peppered moth had an advantage because it a) was larger and hardier. b) reproduced easily and quickly. c) was poisonous to many of its predators. d) blended in with the soot from the factories.

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Dana Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

Since the moth evolved over time, it changed colors to match the spot on the trees from factories that didn't have environmental emission boundaries. The ones that could camouflage survived and reproduced and that's how they became dark in color.... Show More
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Dana Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

Option D, blended in with the soot from the factories, is the right answer.  The dark peppered moth had an advantage because it mixed in with the smoke from the foundries, which preserved it of predators. The light peppered insect could not combine in and the population diminished at high standards. This modified the structure of the community in just a few ages. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.... Show More
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Dana Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

(For USATestprep) D. blended in with the soot from the factories.Explanation: The dark peppered moth had an advantage because it blended in with the soot from the factories, which protected it from predators. The light peppered moth could not blend in and the population decreased at high rates. This changed the composition of the population in just a few generations.(Answer and explanation from USATestprep)... Show More
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Dana Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

The answer is D. Just think how hard it would be to see a moth of that colour when just about everything during that time period is grey.... Show More
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Dana Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

During the Industrial Revolution, the dark peppered moth had an advantage because it "D) blended in with the soot from the factories" This famous observation gave credit to Darwin's theory of evolution. ... Show More
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Dana Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

It had an advantage because the trees were turning dark because of air pollution so it could blend in and birds would not eat it ... Show More
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Dana Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

The industrial revolution caused pepper moths to adapt  to a darker color. ... Show More
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Dana Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

The Industrial Revolution had lots of black pollution, leading to better camouflage.Hope this helps! ~ThePirc... Show More

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