Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Describe the importance of biodiversity and how the loss of it impacts human health.
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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
Ch. 24 - Do you think we should take action to reduce the...Ch. 24 - In what ways might your own lifestyle choices...Ch. 24 - Prob. 1CRCh. 24 - Prob. 2CRCh. 24 - Prob. 3CRCh. 24 - Explain how pollution can increase the greenhouse...Ch. 24 - Explain why tertiary consumers are more adversely...Ch. 24 - Compare and contrast the various sources of energy...Ch. 24 - Describe the importance of biodiversity and how...Ch. 24 - Prob. 8CR
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