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Peppered Moth Example

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

The Peppered Moth Example is a classic case of natural selection where the population of moths in industrial areas of England changed from mostly light-colored to mostly dark-colored due to pollution. This change was because dark-colored moths were better camouflaged against soot-covered trees, making them less likely to be eaten by predators.

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