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Biology
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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Behavior can be defined as the actions or manners made of an organism in response to various stimuli. The stimuli can be internal or external. An animal performs various kinds of behavior.

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