In a hypothetical study, equal numbers of marked dark and light moths are released in polluted and unpolluted woodlands and recaptured 10 days later. According to the industrial melanism hypothesis, which of the following results is unexpected?
A. More marked dark moths should be recaptured in polluted woodlands than in unpolluted woodlands.
B. Fewer unmarked dark moths should be captured in polluted woodlands than unmarked light moths.
C. Fewer marked light moths should be recaptured in polluted woodlands than in unpolluted woodlands.
D. Fewer marked dark moths should be recaptured in unpolluted woodlands than in polluted woodlands.
E. More marked light moths should be recaptured in unpolluted woodlands than in polluted woodlands.
Answer: B
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