Suppose you are in an area where Lyme disease is prevalent.There is a decrease in the size of the acorn crop.This change will most likely lead to a(n)_______ in the incidence of Lyme disease because there is a decrease in the size of _______ populations.
A) increase;deer
B) increase;rodent
C) increase;bird
D) decrease;rodent
E) decrease;deer

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A decrease in the acorn crop leads to a decrease in rodent populations, which are primary hosts for the ticks that carry Lyme disease, thus decreasing the incidence of the disease.

Suppose You Are in an Area Where Lyme Disease Is