Campbell Biology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (10th Edition)
Campbell Biology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133922851
Author: Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 41.4, Problem 1CC
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To explain: The two benefits of a longer alimentary canal in processing poorly digestible plant materials.

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Longer alimentary canal can be observed in both herbivores and omnivores relative to their body size than carnivores.

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