Industrial melanism is an example of
Industrial melanism is an example of
A). protective resemblance with the surrounding
B). drug resistance
C). defensive adaptation of skin against UV radiations
D). darkening of skin due to industries
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darkening of skin due to industries
Industrial melanism refers to the evolution of dark body colours in animal species that live in habitats blackened by industrial soot. The phenomenon has been documented in numerous species that hide from predators by blending in with their backgrounds. Peppered moths provide one example.
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