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Melanism and morphs

The genetics behind the peppered moth story

The changing populations of dark and pale forms of the peppered moth is a classic example of Darwinian selection in action. Here Master’s student Tom Parry explains recent molecular discoveries about its genetic morphs

Peppered moth (Biston betularia) typica morph on lichen-covered bark

AQA: 3.4.4 Genetic diversity and adaptation

Edexcel A: 4.4 Natural selection

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