Industrial melanism in peppered moth is an example of
- A. Directional selection
- B. Stabilizing selection
- C. Disruptive selection
- D. Genetic drift
Explanation
Industrial melanism demonstrates directional selection, where the dark phenotype became favored in polluted environments.
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