Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (9th Edition)
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A millions years ago, when India is not a part of Asia, the Pangaea splits and India got separated as an independent island and then merge into Asia. Therefore the species of plants and animals have a huge difference.
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