Biology 1st Edition by Jerome Krueger, Kendra Hill, Robert Noyd

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Springboks are fast-running animals that are closely related to gazelles and impalas. They inhabit dry, open areas in southwestern Africa ( Fig. ). Their diet includes young tender grasses, flowers, seeds, and leaves of succulent shrubs. Task: Draw conclusions regarding the following characteristics of springboks. (A) Which of their teeth are most prominent? (B) Do you think they harbor a rich or poor flora of microorganisms? (C) Do you think they defecate moist or dry feces?
Figure Springbok, a gazelle-like animal.