According to researchers, how has forest fragmentation led to the potential higher rate of exposure to Lyme disease?

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Forest fragmentation has led to an increase in white-footed mice populations, which are known to be one of the primary hosts for the black-legged tick (also known as the deer tick) that transmits Lyme disease. With more mice serving as hosts, the tick population can thrive, leading to a potential higher rate of exposure to Lyme disease for humans.

According to Researchers, How Has Forest Fragmentation Led to the Potential