Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321885326
Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 3TYK
Which concept of species would be most useful to a field biologist identifying new plant species in a tropical forest?
a. biological
b. ecological
c. morphological
d. phylogenetic
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Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
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