Principles of Biology
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781259875120
Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 44.5, Problem 3TYK
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The series of organisms eating one and being eaten by others is calledthe food chain. In other words, the passing of food, over herbivores to carnivores or omnivores from the plants, is stated as the food chain. Food chains may be simple or complex.
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Chapter 44 Solutions
Principles of Biology
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