Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
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Chapter 48, Problem 11SQ
A highly threatened region that is home to many unique species is a(n) _______ .
- a. ecoregion
- b. biome
- c. biodiversity hot spot
- d. community
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