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Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
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Chapter 28.3, Problem 1HYEW
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Why rattle snakes rattle.

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Adaptations are specific features of species which develops specific features in them with better ability to survive under the prevalent environmental conditions.

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