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Chapter 30.1, Problem 2CC
WHAT IF? In some species, sepals look like petals, and both are collectively called “tepals.” Suggest a possible extension to the ABC hypothesis that could account for the origin of tepals.
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In some species, such as magnolia, sepals look like petals, and both are collectively called "tepals:' Suggest an extension to the ABC model that could hypothetically account for the origin of tepals.
In some species, sepals look like petals, and both are collectively called “tepals.” Suggest an extension to the ABC hypothesis that could account for tepals.
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