In the peppered moth $(Biston \text{ } betularia)$ in England, the dark-colored form became more prevalent than the light-colored form during the Industrial Revolution. This is an example of which of the following?

• A
  Inheritance of dark color traits acquired from the dark environment.
• B
  Natural selection where dark forms were favored.
• C
  Appearance of dark-colored individuals due to low sunlight.
• D
  Protective mimicry.