Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 52 - Community Ecology - Review - Case Study - Page 1115: 12

Answer

On the basis of graph given, 90% of ticks on mice were infected, while 95% of ticks on opossums were groomed off and killed.

Work Step by Step

It is evident from the data shown by the graph that the percentage of ticks on mice that were infected with B. burgdorferi is 90%. The percentage of ticks on opossums that were groomed off and killed is nearly 95% because only about 5% of larval ticks could feed on opossums and survive.
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