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 54, Problem 7TYU
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Whether the better approach is preserving the ecosystem or preserving the endangered species living in that environment.
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The approaches focusing only on preserving the ecosystem or preserving the endangered species living in that environment are not correct. This is so because there can be an endless argument in support of both the choices.
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