Peppered moths are generally light in color and blend into the trunks of the trees they live on.Populations of peppered moths that are found in areas where soot has blackened the tree trunks are dark in color.This example demonstrates
A) artificial selection.
B) natural selection.
C) genetic drift.
D) vestigial coloration.

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This example demonstrates natural selection because the darker moths have a higher survival rate in areas with soot-covered tree trunks, allowing them to pass on their advantageous traits to their offspring.

Peppered Moths Are Generally Light in Color and Blend into the Trunks