Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
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ISBN: 9780357093795
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING (CUSTOM)
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To explain: Whether the argument over the cats has as much right to be there as the birds are justified or not.

Concept introduction: A biological community is an interacting group of various species that live in a common location. As per ecological point of view, community is an association of populations of various species occupying the particular geographical area.

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To explain: Why the arguments over the cats has as much right to be there as the birds are not justified.

Concept introduction: A biological community is an interacting group of various species that live in a common location. As per ecological point of view, community is an association of populations of various species occupying the particular geographical area.

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