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Controlling for body size, would you expect a flightless bird to produce eggs that are larger than, smaller than, or the same size as eggs produced by a bird that flies?

Aquaculture Science

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ISBN:9781133558347

Author:Parker

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Chapter8: Management Practices For Alligators, Frogs, And Plants

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