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单词 peppered moth
释义

peppered moth

noun

: a European geometrid moth (Biston betularia) that typically has white wings with small black specks but also occurs as a solid black form especially in areas where the air is heavily polluted by industry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Until recently, the most famous example of rapid evolution was the story of the peppered moth. Vaughn Cooper, Quartz, 10 Sep. 2021 Until recently, the most famous example of rapid evolution was the story of the peppered moth. Vaughn Cooper, Quartz, 10 Sep. 2021 Until recently, the most famous example of rapid evolution was the story of the peppered moth. Vaughn Cooper, Quartz, 10 Sep. 2021 Until recently, the most famous example of rapid evolution was the story of the peppered moth. Vaughn Cooper, Quartz, 10 Sep. 2021 Until recently, the most famous example of rapid evolution was the story of the peppered moth. Vaughn Cooper, Quartz, 10 Sep. 2021 Until recently, the most famous example of rapid evolution was the story of the peppered moth. Vaughn Cooper, Quartz, 10 Sep. 2021 Until recently, the most famous example of rapid evolution was the story of the peppered moth. Vaughn Cooper, Quartz, 10 Sep. 2021 Until recently, the most famous example of rapid evolution was the story of the peppered moth. Vaughn Cooper, Quartz, 10 Sep. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

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