BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781260670929
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 20, Problem 2PIT
Summary Introduction
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The specific way to implement the strategies to conserve the biodiversities as shown in the question.
Introduction:
The tools to conserve the biodiversity are the habitat restoration, economic incentive, limited harvest, use of
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