Biological Science
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ISBN: 9780321743671
Author: Scott Freeman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 56, Problem 2TYK
Which of the following ecosystems would you expect to have the highest primary production?
a. subtropical desert
b. temperate grassland
c. boreal forest
d. tropical dry forest
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