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Data collected from ticks injected with dsRNA.
| Sample | Mean Engorged Body Mass (mg) | Mortality Rate (%) | Mean Egg Mass (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. maculatum control | 228.5 (n=33) | 17.5 | 459 |
| AmVti1A-dsRNA | 83.7 (n=26) | 40.0 | 0 |
| AmVti1B-dsRNA | 27.2 (n= 12) | 70.0 | 0 |
| AmVti1A/B-dsRNA | 211.7 (n=37) | 7.5 | 308 |
| A. americanum control | 72.9 (n=16) | 21.7 | not determined |
| AaVti1B-dsRNA | 36.2 (n= 22) | 55.0 | 0 |
