Based on the experimental results, which of the following is the best evolutionary explanation for the occurrence of ard in c. elegans ? the ability to enter ard provides a strong selective advantage because reproduction can occur despite periods of food scarcity. a acquiring the genes for ard gives individuals a selective advantage because they produce more offspring than do individuals who cannot enter ard . b individuals who can enter ard are selected for in the population because they live longer than do individuals who cannot enter ard . c individuals who can enter ard have high fitness because they can reproduce even when food is scarce.