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The phenomenon of "Industrial melanism" demonstrates:

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natural selection

B
induced mutation

C
reproductive isolation

D
geographical isolation

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Industrial melanism is an example of natural selection. It is evolutionary effect prominent in several arthropods, where dark pigmentation has evolved in an environment affected by industrial pollution, including sulphur dioxide gas and dark soot deposits.
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The phenomenon of "Industrial melanism" demonstrates:
Updated OnSep 13, 2022
TopicEvolution
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 12
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