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The American alligator lives in swamps and lays eggs. The female American alligator builds a nest out of sticks, leaves, and mud,
and lays the eggs in the nest. Then, she covers them with more vegetation, and stays near the nest until the eggs hatch after about
65 days. Some individual alligators are able to build sturdier nests at better locations.
How does the trait of building better nests help American alligators survive and reproduce?
OA. The eggs require more time to develop in the nest.
OB. The nest allows the mother to have a place to rest.
OC. The nest draws more attention from predators and male alligators.
OD. The eggs are better protected from the weather by the nest.