What is the number of RBCs in different mammals?

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What is the number of RBCs in different mammals?

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Red blood cells (RBCs), also called erythrocytes are the most abundant cell type in the blood. The RBCs contain a protein called hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to body cells and deliver carbon dioxide to the lungs. These cells are responsible for the red color of the blood.

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