Which of the following best describes the concept of natural selection in the theory of evolution?
A) Individuals with the most complex traits are always the fittest and survive better.
B) Organisms evolve through a process of random changes that occur at the genetic level, without any influence from the environment.
C) Organisms with traits that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing those traits to the next generation.
D) Evolution occurs only through the deliberate actions of organisms to adapt to their surroundings