Biological Science - With MasteringBiology Card
Biological Science - With MasteringBiology Card
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ISBN: 9780321743619
Author: Freeman
Publisher: PEARSON
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The meaning of the statement that a species is adapted to a particular habitat.

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Species is a taxonomic unit and is denoted by Latin binomial nomenclature. Species come after genus in the taxonomical hierarchy. It is a group of living organisms in a geographical area, which are capable of interbreeding. The habitat is the surrounding environment in which a particular species live. Species are affected by their habitat and their survival and growth rate crucially depends on their habitat.

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