Industrial melanism is an evolutionary phenomenon where populations of organisms, such as the peppered moth, change their coloration in response to industrial pollution. This adaptation aids camouflage against darkened backgrounds.
Industrial Melanism - populations changing colors because of industrialization
| Front | Industrial Melanism |
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| Back | - populations changing colors because of industrialization |
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