Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134711751
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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What plants and animals have you seen near your home or school? What evolutionary adaptations suit them to their environment?
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