Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321885326
Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
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Chapter 15, Problem 5TYK
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A millions years ago, when India is not a part of Asia, the Pangaea splits and India got separated as an independent island and then merge into Asia. Therefore the species of plants and animals have a huge difference.
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