Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (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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Introduction: Ecology is interaction of organisms with each other and with biotic and abiotic environment. It closely related to genetics, evolutionary biology and ethology. The practical applications of ecology are in management of natural
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