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Chapter 44, Problem 2SA
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The region or environment where an organism lives and grows is called habitat. Habitat offers food, water, and shelter. Each species requires a specific type of habitat. Habitat loss is a major threat to the endurance of wildlife. Degradation, fragmentation, or destruction of the habitat shrinks
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B. They produce large numbers of seeds/offspring at a young age
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