Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution through the mechanism of natural selection. In order for natural selection to occur, Darwin hypothesized that all
populations must exhibit certain characteristics. Which population characteristic
does the lady beetles population, as shown in the image, exhibit that supports
Darwin’s theory of evolution?

A. Lady beetles with fewer spots are more likely to survive.
B. Lady beetles with more spots are more likely to survive.
C. Lady beetles within a population may vary widely.
D. Lady beetles produce more offspring than can survive.