Question

Explain in detail what caused the population of peppered moths to change from mostly light-colored variations to mostly dark-colored variations in the 1800s. Explain how the peppered moth mutation is an example of natural selection. Explain what would happen to the populations of both variations of peppered moth once the pollution disappeared. Determine which variation of the peppered moth would be more successful in your neighborhood, and explain in detail your reasoning supporting your conclusion. Predict what may happen to the population of peppered moths if they were relocated to a lush, green rainforest ecosystem. How would this impact natural selection and their struggle to survive?

Answer 1

Natural selection caused the population of peppered moths to change from mostly light-colored variations to mostly dark-colored variations in the 1800s. Pepper colored moths camouflaged among trees but after industrial revolution the couldn't because of soot, which camouflaged black moths; hence, they were preyed upon more.