Regarding the example of the peppered moth, which of the following is not true A) the two color patterns resulted from genetic variation in the species B) it has recently come under criticism C) natural selection acted upon pre-existing variation in the population D) the dark is more visible on the trees darkened by pollution E) the most common variety of the peppered moth in England, prior to the 19^th century, was a mottled gray color.

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The dark-colored moths are less visible on trees darkened by pollution, which is why they became more common during the Industrial Revolution when pollution darkened tree bark.

Regarding the Example of the Peppered Moth, Which of the Following