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Why does the the peppered moth that lives in the countryside have pale wings?
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∙ 9y ago
The peppered moth already existed as darker (black) and lighter( white) forms.
Before the industrial revolution, the tree barks' had lichens which were lighter in color and the surroundings were lighter in color too. This provided good camouflage for the lighter colored pepper moths which gave a better chance to survive than the darker ones. Yet few darker ones survived too probably due to the possession of traits which helped them escape predators.
But after the industrial revolution, due to pollution the lichens which are sensitive to pollution died. In addition the buildings were covered with soot. This provided camouflage and better survival and reproduction to black pepper moths than lighter colored pepper moths. Hence the black pepper moths increased in number than the lighter colored ones.
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∙ 12y ago
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Why does the peppered moth have dark wings in the city and develop pale wings in the countryside?
because they would get eaten in the city if they had pale wings, the camoflague of dark wings protects them. In the countryside its the opposite dark wings would make them stand out.
Why does the peppered moth has pale wings in countryside?
because in major cities dust and dirt and chemicals from industrial buidings go onto trees in the city so the dark peppered moths have adpated to suit this environment. this is the same thing for the peppered moth who lives in the countryside because their is no industrial buildings in the countryside so the trees aren't spoilt so the moths have adpated to suit to the environment. It's all to do with camoflague to hide from predators!
Where does perppered moth live?
in trees is where the peppered moth lives.
When was Peppered moth created?
Peppered moth was created in 1758.
Why has the peppered moth that lives in the city developed dark wings and the moth that lives in the countryside developed pale wings?
Because before the industrial revolution, the bark of the trees they lived on was light, therefore the dark ones could be easily seen and eaten by predators, causing only the lighter ones to survive. When the industrial revolution came about, the trees near factories were covered in soot and blackened by the pollution, therefore the darker moths couldn't be seen and eaten so they survived wheras the lighter moths could be seen and eaten.
Why has peppered moth developed dark wings in city and pale wings in countryside?
It has different flowers to eat and different diets make things different. E.g.- flamingoes are pink cos they eat a certain type of algae, vegetarian farts are smellier and breastfed babies are more likely to be very clever
Does anyone have a flowchart of the peppered moth?
no
What is the melanic form of the peppered moth?
The peppered moth is a classic example used to demonstrate natural selection. It is said that the peppered moth began a light color to blend in to the trees so it would escape being eaten by its predators. However, during the industrial revolution smog darkened the trees and the peppered moth became better adapted as a dark color.
Is the peppered moth multi-cellular?
yes
Is an English peppered moth dangerous?
Not at all
What is the genus of the peppered moth?
betularia (lowercase)
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.
