Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780321962751
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 27.3, Problem 1CC
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The meaning of “body plan” and describe the three key features of animal body plans.
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Body plan provide a useful way to categorize animals into groups. The animals those share a similar body plan can be categorized into one group while those that differ in their body plans can be placed into different groups.
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