Biology: Life on Earth
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ISBN: 9780321729712
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Chapter 27, Problem 4AC
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Determine if the kangaroo is a keystone species in the Australian outback, through an experiment.
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Keystone species are those species that drives the major functions of any ecosystem. They may be less in abundance, but the role played by them in maintaining the ecosystem is of high importance. According to the Paul Ehrlich, their presence is extremely important for the ecosystem.
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Ch. 27 - Define succession. Which type of succession would...Ch. 27 - 5. Provide examples of two climax and two...Ch. 27 - Prob. 7RQCh. 27 - Prob. 8RQCh. 27 - Herbivorous animals that eat seeds are considered...Ch. 27 - Prob. 2ACCh. 27 - As a frogfish sits camouflaged on the ocean floor,...Ch. 27 - Prob. 4AC
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