Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134154008
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 23, Problem 7TY
All of the following terms can appropriately describe humans except:
a. primary consumer
b. autotroph
c. heterotroph
d. secondary consumer
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