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The ninth edition of this text provides a clear and accessible overview of the key topics in biology, placing the emphasis on evolution and scientific inquiry.

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Other Authors: Raven, Peter H.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Dubuque, IA : McGraw-Hill, 2011.
Edition:9th ed.
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