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... known for its skill in camouflage . It is further classified in the class Cephalopoda , meaning “ head foot ” ; it has undergone an evolutionary pro- cess over time known as torsion , in which the head and foot region have moved to the ...
... known for its skill in camouflage . It is further classified in the class Cephalopoda , meaning “ head foot ” ; it has undergone an evolutionary pro- cess over time known as torsion , in which the head and foot region have moved to the ...
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... known as viviparity— young hatching from eggs within the body of the mother and receiving nourishment directly from her . ◇ List the three reproductive strategies and explain their differences . Which would seem to be most effective ...
... known as viviparity— young hatching from eggs within the body of the mother and receiving nourishment directly from her . ◇ List the three reproductive strategies and explain their differences . Which would seem to be most effective ...
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... known to lob - tail , as are humpbacks . Whales are sometimes seen with their heads entirely out of the water . This behavior is known as spy - hopping and may help them to navigate by giving them a closer look at landmarks . Both orcas ...
... known to lob - tail , as are humpbacks . Whales are sometimes seen with their heads entirely out of the water . This behavior is known as spy - hopping and may help them to navigate by giving them a closer look at landmarks . Both orcas ...
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