Ticks feed only on blood of vertebrates (both males and females blood-feed) and are generalist in...

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Ticks feed only on blood of vertebrates (both males and femalesblood-feed) and are generalist in terms of their feedingpreferences (would feed equally well on mouse, lizard, bird, fox,etc.). Based on this information ticks would be best considered

  1. Basal species
  2. Primary consumers
  3. Top-predators
  4. Decomposers

White-footed mouse would be best considered

  1. Basal species
  2. Intermediate species
  3. Top-predator
  4. Decomposer

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Basal Species Auxotrophs come under this category eg plants Primary consumers Those feed on the plant They are also called as herbivorous Intermediate species Intermediate level    See Answer
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