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 42, Problem 3TYU
Summary Introduction
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The interaction of living organisms with the abiotic factors or simply their environment is studied under the branch of science, known as ecology. Every principle of ecology is used for the betterment of the environment.
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