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The phenomenon of "Industrial melanism" shows:

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Reproductive isolation

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Induced Mutation

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Geographical isolation

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Natural selection

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Solution

The correct option is D
Natural selection

Industrial melanism is an example of natural selection in which it offers protection in the form of camouflage which can resemble to the particular surrounding, replacing light species with dark species.

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