Scientists are studying the evolution of a species of woodpecker with a very long beak. Which statement most likely explains how the environment influenced the development of this species? A. The long beak is a result of many woodpeckers trying to push their beaks into cavities of rocks.
B. The long beak is a trait developed through genetic engineering to make the woodpecker more popular with breeders.
C. The long beak is a trait inherited from another bird species that moved to the woodpecker's environment to mate with woodpeckers.
D. The long beak is an adaptation developed through natural selection to help woodpeckers hunt insects that live deep in tree trunks.