Biological Science (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321976499
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Emily Taylor, Greg Podgorski, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 50, Problem 6TYU
The octopus in the chapter-opening photo can change its skin color and coordinate its body posture and movement in such a way that it resembles a fish. Predict why this behavior would evolve despite its costs.
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