Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
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Author: Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson
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Chapter 55, Problem 13TYU
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The Dung beetles are very important organisms of insect families which are associated with the process of decomposition of manure and they play an important part in the natural, agricultural, and nutrient cycle ecosystems.
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