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(A) In the case of industrial melanism,before industrialization,the tree trunks were covered with white-colored lichens. The white-winged moths were a

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(A) In the case of industrial melanism,before industrialization,the tree trunks were covered with white-colored lichens. The white-winged moths were able to camouflage against these lichens,making them less visible to predators. However,after industrialization,the tree trunks became dark due to soot and smoke,and lichens died. This created a 'contrasting background' for the light-colored moths,making them easily visible and identifiable to predators,while the dark-colored (melanic) moths were better camouflaged.

How do predators identify moths in the context of industrial melanism?

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