Deer mice are usually dark brown and live in forests with dark soil. However, the deer mice in the Sand Hills of Nebraska are lighter brown and live in an area with light, sandy soil.

Based on this information, what ,begin emphasis,most,end emphasis, likely caused the change in the Sand Hills deer mice?
Answer options with 4 options
A.
Lighter colored mice were preferred by females.
B.
Lighter colored mice came from snowy habitats in the north.
C.
Lighter colored mice had more dominant genes in their new habitat.
D.
Lighter colored mice were more likely to avoid predators and to reproduce.