Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305073951
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 43, Problem 6SQ
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Concept introduction: Parental behavior mainly depends on how much time and energy the parent organisms spend to raise their offspring. This depends on the environmental stability, lifespan, predation risks, and
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