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they adapt by the sence of smell hear or even taste ther predator to see were they are
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∙ 13y agoThe peppered moth has evolved from a pale grey to a dark grey so now they can be camouflaged on trees. And have more of a chance of surviving and reproducing.
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∙ 9y agoPeppered moths avoid predators using their camouflage. They have many specks on their wings which helps them blend into the environment.
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What are the two types of peppered moths?
Black peppered moths and white peppered moths
What do peppered moths eat?
Peppered Moths eat the foliage of lime, birch, willow, hawthorn, rose and oak trees.
What animals eat peppered moths?
Lizards
How did peppered moths get their name?
The peppered moth got its name due to it be pepper in color. There are some peppered moths that are completely black in color.
What percentage of peppered moths were dark by 1900?
15
What’s an external adaptation peppered moths have?
Peppered moths have Camouflage and Mimicry, the use of Camouflage is to hide from predators.
What are the two types of peppered moths?
Black peppered moths and white peppered moths
What are two types of pepper moths?
Black peppered moths and white peppered moths
Can you think of any real-life examples of the woolybooger where one species has a definite advantage over?
Dark peppered moths in England have definite advantage over light peppered moths because they have the ability to blend in with the dark sooty trees affected by pollution. The light peppered moths are at a disadvantage because they stand out to predators (birds).
What do peppered moths eat?
Peppered Moths eat the foliage of lime, birch, willow, hawthorn, rose and oak trees.
What means could be used to return the environment of the peppered moths to its original state?
The peppered moth camouflages into the environment it inhabits. This camouflage returns the moth to it's original environmental state and protects it from predators.
Why are peppered moths called 'peppered'?
Peppered moths are so named for their appearance with their many black spots. The larvae thrive by eating the leaves from a variety of trees like the oak tree.
Peppered moths use the adaptation of camouflage as protection from predators They may have a variety of colors or shades but before the Industrial Revolution they were typically white with black?
The population of light-colored moths decreased and the population of dark-colored moths increased.
Why are moths called peppered moths?
Peppered moths are so named for their appearance with their many black spots. The larvae thrive by eating the leaves from a variety of trees like the oak tree.
How is the example of peppered moths different from Darwins theory?
The example of peppered moths is not really different from Darwin's theory, it is the same concept. The only difference is that peppered moths live in the same habitat, where as Darwin's finches live in different habitats, which drove the evolution of their different beak shapes. The peppered moths have adapted to blend into their environment so they're not as easily caught.
What animals eat peppered moths?
Lizards
What animals eat the peppered moths?
Lizards
