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Chapter 41.2, Problem 1CC
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To explain: Whether an extensive surface area is important only for animals, or it also provides advantages to other living organisms.

Introduction: The folds, convolutions, or extensions overcome the challenge to pack the extensive surface area in a confined space. For example, in human intestine finger-like extensions, villi increase the surface area for absorption of food.

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