Which of the following statements might best explain the increase in average beak size in the finch population during the drought?
- A Finches with bigger beaks are better able to crack thick-walled seeds and produce more surviving offspring.
- B Finches with bigger beaks can attack and kill finches with smaller beaks.
- C Finches with bigger beaks possess more powerful flight muscles and are able to find more food.
- D Finches that crack large seeds develop larger beaks over time.
