Which "alternate" hypothesis might also explain industrial melanism?
A)Dark moths are more resistant to the toxic effects of pollution than light moths.
B)Dark moths emigrate out of polluted areas to escape the pollution.
C)Pollution kills important tree species that peppered moths depend on for egg laying.
D)Because dark moths absorb more heat,they are more active and better able to avoid bird predation.
E)Birds used the marks that Kettlewell placed on the moths when he released them to help them find and capture the moths.

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This hypothesis suggests that the dark coloration in moths provides an advantage in environments with higher levels of pollution due to increased resistance to toxins. This would explain why there was a shift towards darker moths in industrial areas where pollution was high.

Which "Alternate" Hypothesis Might Also Explain Industrial Melanism