Campbell Biology: Custom Edition
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Author: Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, Reece
Publisher: PEARSON C
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.6CR
Explain the reasoning behind the Statement "Evolution is not goal oriented."
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