The purpose of the experiment is to study the interactions between leaf miners and three different species of elm trees (Ulmus americana, Ulmus parvifolia, and Ulmus minor). Using the random sampling of fallen leaves from the different species, the number of leaf mines tunnels can be averaged. In addition, the survival rate would be determined by factoring the number of aborted leaf mines as well. From this information, it is the goal of the study to determine if there is a preference for the species of Ulmus that the leaf miners lay their eggs. In addition, the data would be used to determine if there is any correlation with the survival rate of the leaf miners with the species they were hosted in.
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