Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
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How do the C4 and CAM adaptations to photosynthesis reduce water loss from plants?
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