Question

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
Industrial melanism illustrates the phenomenon of

• A. aposematic colouration
• B. directional selection
• C. concealing colouration
• D. both (b) and (c)

Answer 1

The correct option is D both (b) and (c)

Industrial illustrates shows directional selection and concealing colouration, especially in moths. In directional selection is a mode of natural selection in which an extreme phenotype is favoured over other phenotypes. Concealing colouration the use of biological colouration to mask location, identity, and movement, providing concealment from prey and protection from predators

So correct answer is D, both (b) and (c).