Which Is a Prediction of the Hypothesis That Predation Caused

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which is a prediction of the hypothesis that predation caused industrial melanism?

• A) Dark moths seek out dark trees to rest on.
• B) Birds more frequently capture dark moths on dark trees than those on light trees.
• C) Birds more frequently capture dark moths on light trees than those on dark trees.
• D) Industrial pollution led to higher mortality of light moths.

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