Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
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Author: Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson
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Chapter 25.6, Problem 2CC
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To describe: An evolutionary trend that might occur in Myxoma virus or rabbit when a rabbit population has its first encounter with the virus.
Concept introduction: Myxoma virus is a lethal virus that kills 98.8% of European rabbits exposed to the virus for the first time. Myxoma virus is used as a biological agent against the rabbit population in many countries.
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Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
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