Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
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Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
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Explain some of the reasons why the human species has been able to expand in number and distribution to a greater extent than most other animals.
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