Peppered Moth comes in three color variations: white, peppered, and black. Shown in the image below are the peppered and black variations. Based on the theory of natural selection, what
would the next generation of moth look like?
They will go extinct
Peppered (white and black)
White
Black
1 answer
Based on the theory of natural selection, the next generation of moths would most likely have a higher proportion of the peppered variation (white and black) because they would likely be better camouflaged against the environment and have a higher chance of survival. The black variation may also increase in frequency if their coloration provides a selective advantage in their environment. Extinction would be unlikely unless there are drastic changes in the environment that cause all variations to be at a disadvantage.