Patterns in Life: Diversity and Classification

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Have you ever wondered why some plants can survive long droughts while others cannot? Or, how certain insects protect crops while others damage them? From microscopic organisms invisible to the naked eye to giant trees, from glowing jellyfish to soaring eagles, life exists in countless forms and habitats — from the snow-clad Himalayas to the coral reefs of the Andaman Sea.