A population of mice lives on a volcanic island. Initially the mouse population was evenly distributed between black mice and tan mice. Over time, the population of mice has become mostly black. Which statement could explain why natural selection occurs in this situation? A. There is more than enough food for all of the black and tan mice to survive. B. Black and tan mice all have the same genotype despite the different color. C. The black mice better are able to hide from predators. D. Black fur color is not inherited by offspring.