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Why have conformers not evolved to become regulators?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Types of Organisms**: - Organisms can be classified into two main types: conformers and regulators. - Conformers are organisms that cannot maintain homeostasis; their internal environment changes with external conditions. - Regulators, on the other hand, actively maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. 2. **Defining Homeostasis**: ...
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  2. Differentiate between commenalism and mutualism.

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  3. Why have conformers not evolved to become regulators?

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