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 52, Problem 6TYU
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The statement that states that the species try to increase their fitness by helping friendly species and hurting enemy species.
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The species do not have conscious thought and they cannot make decisions. The species comprises diverse individuals, who possess varying traits.
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