Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
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Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
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Chapter 16, Problem 6TYK
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SAR is a super group that includes stramenopiles, alveolates and rhizaria. Stramenopiles includes: diatoms, oomycetes, brown algae, and the alveolates.
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