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As the Industrial Revolution changed the environment, the appearance of the peppered moth changed. The darker colored moths, which were rare, began to thrive in the urban atmosphere. Their sooty color blended in with the trees stained by industrial pollution. The cream colored moths began to make a comeback after the United Kingdom passed laws that limited air pollution.

What is the adaptation?

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The moths becoming darker then lighter to blend in to their environment
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