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First, oceons are essentially the largestecosystem on planet earth, covering 670/o ofearth's surface. This can be demonstrated in thefollowing ways below:

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In the following paragraphs, I will brieflydiscuss what I researched about my animal ofinterest, the wiII cover thefollowing: classification, common name, scientificname, physical characteristics, behavior, if theanimal camouflages, adaptations, range,migratory, population, status, reproduction,habitat, prey, predators, where animat fils in foodweb, and whether the Ohlone Indians used theanimal for food, clothingr or other purposes.I hope you enjoy the book!

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Thank you for reading my boolc I hope youenjoyed it and learned a lot about the Prrrnl*{*--u,t.hd1^ l+s - . Please feel free to'

commenl about my book and also, test yourknowledge by answering the following questiorts

below. I look forward to hearing from you.

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