A new species of vine is accidentally introduced into a forest by campers. The vine grows quickly up the trunks of native trees, gradually killing them by interrupting the growth of branches and leaves. Which of the following best describes how natural selection will affect the population of trees in this forest?
A. The best adapted trees will survive and pass their existing traits to offspring.
B. Only new species of trees will be able to compete with the vine.
C. The vines and trees will interbreed and produce a new species.
D. Offspring of the trees will be genetically identical.