Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321962751
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Biodiversity is termed as the measurement of variation at the genetic, species and ecosystem level. It is variability within living organisms from all sources. It increases the stability and resilience of the ecosystem.

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