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Parents and their offspring are usually very similar, but always slightly different. For example, certain moths can have offspring with either dark or light wings. Almost everything else about the moths is nearly identical, but the wing color and pattern may look very different. If the moths live in a forest with trees that have very dark bark, which newborn moth would have a survival advantage, the light winged moth or the dark winged moth? A) The dark winged moth, because its color will help it fly away from predators. B) The light winged moth, because its color will help it fly away from predators. C) The dark winged moth, because its color will help it blend with the environment. D) The light winged moth, because its color will help it blend with the environment.

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The answer is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Moth with dark wings under the tree with dark bark have a higher chance of surviving as its wings protect them from predator due to similar colour features.

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Answer:The answer is C.

Explanation:If the bark is dark, then a dark winged moth will blend.

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