Question

In the mid-twentieth century, controls were introduced to reduce air pollution and as the air quality improved tree trunks became cleaner and lichen growth increased. Once again the normal pale Peppered Moths were camouflaged and the melanic forms were more noticeable. Now the situation in urban areas has again become the same as in the countryside, with normal pale Peppered Moths being far more common than the melanic forms. So natural selection has been seen to work in both directions, always favoring the moth that is best suited to the environmental conditions. The same thing has been observed throughout Europe and the USA.

What variation of the moth is favored after clean up?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Natural Selection in Action

Over time, the dark colored moths became the more common of the two color forms. Natural selection favored the dark individuals, so they were more successful after the trees changed.

Answer 2

Answer normal peppered moth

Explanation as it is as the same color as the lichen , it can . Easily camouflage while sitting on the tree , hence gets protected from the predatory birds.