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The phenomenon of the peppered moth becoming black is a common example of evolution.
Originally, the vast majority of peppered moths had light coloration which camouflaged them when on the light-colored trees and lichens where they normally rested. However, because of widespread pollution during the Industrial Revolution in England, many of the lichens died out, and the trees that peppered moths rested on became blackened by soot from factories. This caused the light colored moths to stand out against the dark background, so they were easily found and eaten by predators. At the same time, the dark-colored moths flourished because of their ability to hide on the darkened trees.
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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.
How do the peppered moths avoid their predators?
they adapt by the sence of smell hear or even taste ther predator to see were they are
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
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 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.
What’s an external adaptation peppered moths have?
Peppered moths have Camouflage and Mimicry, the use of Camouflage is to hide from predators.
What do peppered moths eat?
Peppered Moths eat the foliage of lime, birch, willow, hawthorn, rose and oak trees.
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.
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.
What animals eat peppered moths?
Lizards
What animals eat the 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
