Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 2RQ
What are nitrogen-fixing bacteria, and what role do they play in ecosystems?
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Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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