Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 48, Problem 2CT
Two arctic marine mammals that live in the same waters differ in the level of pollutants in their bodies. Bowhead whales have a lower pollutant load than ringed seals. What are some factors that might explain this difference?
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