Essentials of Biology (5th International Edition)
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Author: Sylvia S. Mader, Dr., Michael Windelspecht
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill
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Describe the role of autotrophs and heterotrophs in an ecosystem.
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Essentials of Biology (5th International Edition)
Ch. 31.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 31.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 31.1 - Prob. 3LOCh. 31.1 - Prob. 4LOCh. 31.1 - Prob. 1CYPCh. 31.1 - Contrast species richness with species diversityCh. 31.1 - Prob. 3CYPCh. 31.1 - Prob. 4CYPCh. 31.1 - Prob. 1ACh. 31.1 - Prob. 2A
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