Biology (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 57, Problem 13TYU
Summary Introduction
To determine: The reason why the more descriptive name for Homo sapiens is Homo dangerous.
Introduction: Biodiversity (biological diversity) is the difference among the organisms. From the population to the ecosystem, biodiversity takes place in all level of ecological organizations. The management of nature and biodiversity from the excessive rate of extinction and erosion of biotic interactions is called conservation biology.
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Biology (MindTap Course List)
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