How Can Tick Populations That Prey on Moose Affect Wolf

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Multiple Choice

How can tick populations that prey on moose affect wolf populations?

• A) Wolves that feed on tick-infested moose become ill,thus decreasing the wolf population.
• B) Moose preyed upon by ticks increase in reproductive success and numbers,thus increasing the wolf population.
• C) Moose weakened by tick infestation are easy prey for wolves,thus increasing the wolf population.
• D) The tick populations that prey on moose do not affect wolf populations in any way.
• E) The thriving tick populations that target moose eventually target wolves as the moose population dwindles.

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