Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 54, Problem 14TYK
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The characteristics of ideal farm animals grown as food for humans.
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Plants are producers that produce food by photosynthesis. When herbivores feed on these producers, nutrients and energy are transferred from producers to herbivores. Carnivores feed on herbivores, and the energy and nutrients are transferred to carnivores. Herbivores and carnivores are the primary and secondary consumers.
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Chapter 54 Solutions
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 54.1 - In the generalized compartment model of...Ch. 54.1 - Prob. 2SBCh. 54.1 - Prob. 3SBCh. 54.2 - What is the difference between gross primary...Ch. 54.2 - What environmental factors influence rates of...Ch. 54.2 - Why is energy lost from an ecosystem at every...Ch. 54.2 - Prob. 4SBCh. 54.3 - Prob. 1SBCh. 54.3 - Prob. 2SBCh. 54.3 - Prob. 3SB
Ch. 54.3 - What is Earths main reservoir for phosphorus, and...Ch. 54.4 - Prob. 1SBCh. 54.4 - Prob. 2SBCh. 54.4 - Prob. 3SBCh. 54 - Prob. 1TYKCh. 54 - The total dry weight of plant material in a forest...Ch. 54 - Prob. 3TYKCh. 54 - Prob. 4TYKCh. 54 - Which process moves nutrients from the available...Ch. 54 - Which of the following materials has a sedimentary...Ch. 54 - Prob. 7TYKCh. 54 - Prob. 8TYKCh. 54 - The amount of energy available at the highest...Ch. 54 - Which of the following statements is supported by...Ch. 54 - Prob. 11TYKCh. 54 - Prob. 12TYKCh. 54 - Prob. 13TYKCh. 54 - Prob. 14TYKCh. 54 - Prob. 15TYKCh. 54 - Prob. 16TYKCh. 54 - Prob. 1ITD
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