Melanism: Evolution in Action

Melanism: Evolution in Action describes investigations into a ubiquitous biological phenomenon: the existence of dark, or melanic, forms of many species of animals and plants. Examples of this phenomenon include one of the most famous illustrations of Darwinian natural selection, the peppered moth. This book, the first written on this topic since 1973, gives a lucid and up-to-date account of the subject and its core relevance to our understanding of biological evolution. It will be welcomed by students and researchers in the fields of biology, evolution and entomology, as well as by professional and amateur entomologists and Lepidoptera enthusiasts.