Biology 2e
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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
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Chapter 46, Problem 17RQ
The mussels that live at the NW Eifuku volcano are examples of.__________
- chemoautotrophs
- photoautotrophs
- apex predators
- primary consumers
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Chapter 46 Solutions
Biology 2e
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