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If the light colored moths were better adapted to the light colored trunks of the trees. Why were dark colored moths still present in the population?
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If the light colored moths were better adapted to the light colored trunks of the trees. Why were dark colored moths still present in the population?
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because of reproduction , theres traits some will be dark but most will be light coloured its just the gene flow...
sorry i mess you up just my opinion on this
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They are still present because moths do not only hide on trees. They can hide on bushes, buildings, etc. I hope this helped ^^
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