Zoology-Natural Selection
NEET Zoology Natural Selection MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12
What type of moth survived better during the post-industrialisation period due to its ability to camouflage against darkened tree trunks?
A
Dark-winged moth
B
White-winged moth
C
Brightly colored moth
D
Striped moth
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
During the post-industrialisation period, the dark-winged or melanised moth survived because it could camouflage against the darkened tree trunks, while the white-winged moth was easily spotted by predators.
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