Campbell Essential Biology (7th Edition)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780134765037
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 17PS
Interpreting Data The graph shows the number of cases per week of Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya virus in Puerto Rico during the period from November 1, 2015 to April 14, 2016. The same mosquitoes spread all three viruses. Did all three diseases show a similar pattern during this time period? Explain.
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Campbell Essential Biology (7th Edition)
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