Animal PhysiologyPrentice-Hall, 1964 - 118 pages Food and energy. Oxygen. Temperature. Water. Movements. Information. Integration. |
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ONE FOOD AND ENERGY | 1 |
THREE TEMPERATURE | 36 |
FIVE MOVEMENTS | 68 |
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