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Chapter 44, Problem 11SQ
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Concept introduction: Life history pattern is the developmental pattern of an individual in a population that had undergone inception or conception. It is the manner in which the individuals allocate
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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