The following data give the numbers of gypsy moth life history stages in a forest in Connecticut over a generation: eggs 450, young caterpillars 315, older caterpillars 57, pupae 47, adults 16. In which stage is the mortality rate the highest?
A) eggs
B) young caterpillars.
C) older caterpillars.
D) pupae
E) adults.

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The mortality rate is highest in the young caterpillars stage, as the number decreases significantly from 450 eggs to 315 young caterpillars.

The Following Data Give the Numbers of Gypsy Moth Life