Biology - Study Guide
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321501561
Author: Martha R. Taylor
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 55, Problem 10TYK
Which of the following organisms would you predict to have the highest production efficiency?
- a. lion
- b. caterpillar
- c. snail
- d. deer
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