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Why did the number of dark peppered moths increase after the 1850s?
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The industrialization in England of factories caused the trees to turn darker due to the ash and soot coming from the factories. When the trees were done evolving into dark colored trees the dark peppered moths were difficult to see for the birds went after the ones which were easier to see, which were the light peppered moths.
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Why did the number of peppered moths increase after the 1850s?
The industrialization in England of factories caused the trees to turn darker due to the ash and soot coming from the factories. When the trees were done evolving into dark colored trees the dark peppered moths were difficult to see for the birds went after the ones which were easier to see, which were the light peppered moths.
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
Which variety of peppered moths increased over the 10 year period?
The dark colored moths increase over ten- year period.
Why is there an increase in the number of dark colored peppered moths occurred during the industrial revolution?
birds couldn't see the dark-colored moths on the trees darkened by industry.
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.
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
