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When England became industrialized soot from factories helped which moths survive?
Moths with lighter coloration were more visible against the darkened bark (as a result of the soot) and were thus more easily spotted by predators. Moths with darker coloration had a selective advantage as they were less visible to predators.
If the bark of the trees is dark and the moths that rest are light what happens to the moths?
They will adapt to the environment and become dark-colored moths.
If the bark of trees is dark and the moths that rest there are light what might happen to the moths?
They will adapt to the environment and become dark-colored moths.
Why are there more dark moths than pale moths in polluted areas?
because they camoflauge with the pollution thus ensuring their survival and their rate of survival greater than the moths of pale color
What are some behavioral adaptations that promote survival of butterflies are moths?
Flying
From where did the gypsy moth come from?
They were always around but they were more visible on light colored tree bark so birds ate more of them than the light colored moths that were better camouflaged. Once the soot stained the trees the light colored moths were more visible so, the dark colored moths had an adaptive advantage because they were better camouflaged against the dark bark.
Can you think of an experiment to test the hypothesis that being light or dark makes a difference in the survival rates of peppered moths?
I remember years ago reading up about industrialisation and how pollution caused many trees and whatnot to darken considerably with the smog, exposing the light peppered moths and giving the dark peppered moths a better chance of survival.
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).
How do moths camoflouge?
To hide from sharp-eyed predators like birds, many moths have cryptic coloration (camouflage) which makes them difficult to see against a particular background. Many moths have the color and patterns of tree bark. A moth's cryptic coloration protects it from birds and other preditors.
Why was dark wing color advantageous for moths in late 1800s in England?
blending into darkened tree bark hid them from predators....novanet
Why was dark wings color advantageous for moths in late 1800s in England?
blending into darkened tree bark hid them from predators....novanet
How does a white moth illustrate natural selection?
The colour of the peppered moth is often used as an example of natural selection. During the Industrial Revolution, the surfaces on which peppered moths frequently settle became increasingly stained with soot from the chimneys of factories, darkening them. Lighter-coloured moths would more easily be seen on these darkened surfaces by predators, and so the chances of survival were less for lighter moths than for darker moths; having a darker colour bestowed a reproductive advantage. As a result, the average colour for the population as a whole became darker.
