Question

The peppered moths rested became blackened by soot, giving the dark-coloured moths

• A. Advantage in hiding from predators
• B. Advantage in hiding from primary consumers
• C. Advantage in hiding from secondary consumers
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Advantage in hiding from predators

Due to changes in the environment, the dark coloured moths had a better survival chance as compared to the light coloured moths, which could be easily spotted. Hence, dark coloured moths got an advantage in hiding from predators. Hence dark coloured moths were able to leave the greater number of progeny. In other words, dark coloured moths were naturally selected and they were reproductively successful as compared to light coloured moths.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.