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Tolerance limits are that limit a species' survival. A) temperature ranges B) any environmental conditions C) population sizes D) narrow salinity levels

Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E

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Chapter7: Basic Clinical Microbiology

Section7.10: Emerging Infectious Diseases

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that limit a species' survival.
A) temperature ranges
B) any environmental conditions
C) population sizes
D) narrow salinity levels

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