Populations of the peppered moth provide an example of __________ selection.
A)kin
B)disruptive
C)directional
D)stabilizing
E)artificial

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The peppered moth population underwent a directional selection during the Industrial Revolution. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the light-colored peppered moths were more common since they were better camouflaged against the light-colored trees that dominated their habitat. However, during the Industrial Revolution, pollution from factories blackened the trees, making the darker-colored peppered moths better camouflaged than their lighter counterparts. Over time, the darker moths became more common in the population as a result of this directional selection.

Populations of the Peppered Moth Provide an Example of __________