Campbell Biology in Focus

3rd Edition

ISBN: 9780134710679

Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Rebecca Orr

Publisher: PEARSON

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How does the concept of descent with modification explain both the unity and diversity of life?

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