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Vocabulary Term Details

Needs

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Need)

A need is something that is necessary for organisms to live a healthy life. Needs are distinguished from wants because a deficiency would cause a clear negative outcome, such as dysfunction or death. (Wikipedia)

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Animal needs
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Approved Date
07-Jan-2013

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