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

• A
  Natural selection where the dark color was favored.
• B
  The organism appearing dark due to low sunlight.
• C
  Protective mimicry.
• D
  Acquisition of the dark-colored trait due to the dark environment.