Campbell Biology (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321775651
ISBN 13: 978-0-32177-565-8

Chapter 41 - Test Your Understanding - Level 3 - Synthesis/Evaluation - Page 914: 11

Answer

The nectar from flowers does not contain all nutrients a hummingbird might need.

Work Step by Step

The nectar contains energy and some nutrition, but potentially not enough to sustain the hummingbird. To obtain other proteins, vitamins, and minerals, the hummingbird must eat some other sources of food as well.
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