Campbell Biology: Custom Edition
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781323717271
Author: Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minorsky, Reece
Publisher: PEARSON C
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Chapter 44.4, Problem 1CC
What do the number and length of nephrons in a fish’s kidney indicate about the fish’s habitat? How do they correlate with urine production?
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