Life: The Science of Biology
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Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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The importance of pumas in Californian forests in maintaining the overall biodiversity.
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California lies on the western side of the United States, which is bound by the Pacific Ocean on the west. It is one of the most populous and diverse cities of the States. It has a rich biodiversity due to its climate. It harbors a rich community of flora and fauna, which comprises of dynamic ecosystems.
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