Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, 9e, Access Code
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ISBN: 9780134536262
Author: Taylor
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Chapter 25, Problem 18TYK
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To predict: The endothermic animal that would produce the greatest amount of nitrogenous waste.
Concept introduction: The endotherms are those organisms that can maintain a constant body temperature through heat generated by its own
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