The data over the duration of the experiment provide the strongest support for which of the following conclusions regarding the effect of the parasite on Tribolium populations?
(A) T. confusum is adversely affected by the parasite, while T. castaneum is not.
(B) T. castaneum is adversely affected by the parasite, while T. confusum is not.
(C) Both T. confusum and T. castaneum are adversely affected by the parasite.
(D) Both T. confusum and T. castaneum show increased fitness in the presence of the parasite.
Answer: B