Natural Selection and the Peppered Moth

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What is natural selection?
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Natural selection is the process by which organisms with traits well-suited to their environment reproduce at a greater rate than less well-adapted organisms.
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What is adaptation?
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Adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.
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What does industrial melanism refer to?
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Industrial melanism refers to the evolution of dark body colors in animal species that live in habitats blackened by soot.
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What are carbonaria moths?
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Carbonaria moths are moths that have more dark spots than the average moth.
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What is the role of predators in natural selection?
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Predators can influence natural selection by preying on individuals that are less adapted to their environment.
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How does camouflage help organisms?
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Camouflage helps organisms blend into their environment, making it harder for predators to spot them.
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What is the significance of the peppered moth in studying natural selection?
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The peppered moth is a classic example of natural selection, showing how environmental changes can lead to changes in population traits.
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