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Peppered Moth

Biston betularia

About

The classic textbook example of natural selection in action. During the Industrial Revolution, dark (melanic) forms became dominant in polluted areas with soot-darkened trees.

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Did You Know?

The peppered moth is the most famous example of observed evolution β€” dark moths increased from 2% to 95% of the population during Britains Industrial Revolution.