You are preparing a presentation on the evolution of giraffes. Which of the following statements best points out how natural selection was involved in the formation of the long necks of giraffes?
A) Long-necked giraffes did not reproduce with shorter-necked giraffes.
B) Giraffes grew long necks from stretching to reach leaves on trees.
C) Giraffes with longer necks survived because they were better suited to the environment.
D) Long-necked giraffes were able to run faster to avoid predation.
E) Short-necked giraffes had the advantage but went extinct due to a major disaster.

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Giraffes with longer necks were better able to reach food sources in tall trees, giving them a survival advantage, which is a key concept of natural selection.

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