The Preferred Host of Ixodes Scapularis is The

Question

The preferred host of Ixodes scapularis is the
A)wood rat.
B)white-footed mouse.
C)moose.
D)human.

Accepted Answer

Ixodes scapularis, also known as the black-legged tick, prefers to feed on the white-footed mouse as its primary host. This is important because the white-footed mouse is a reservoir for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, which can be transmitted to humans through tick bites. While Ixodes scapularis may also feed on other animals, including wood rats and moose, it is most commonly associated with the white-footed mouse. Therefore, B is the best choice.