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 20, Problem 9TYK
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To determine: The reason that the statement “A squid’s eye has been perfectly designed to see in the dark depths of the ocean” is not accurate.
Introduction: The organs and structures which are adapted from ancestors are not always perfect. As stated in the blog “A squid’s eye has been perfectly designed to see in the dark depths of the ocean” suggests that evolution is goal-oriented, which is not true, for example, the laryngeal nerve in giraffes.
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Ch. 20 - Connecting the Concepts 1. There are several key...Ch. 20 - True or false? Each cell in the human body is...Ch. 20 - Prob. 3TYKCh. 20 - Negative-feedback mechanisms are a. most often...Ch. 20 - Briefly explain how the structure of each of these...Ch. 20 - Describe ways in which the bodies of complex...Ch. 20 - Which of the following best illustrates...Ch. 20 - Prob. 8TYKCh. 20 - Prob. 9TYKCh. 20 - Prob. 10TYK
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