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Amphibia-Reptilia – Brill
Published: Jan 1, 2008
Keywords: YEAR-ROUND; NESTING; SEA TURTLES; CHELONIA MYDAS; SEASONALITY; SEASONAL REPRODUCTION; REPRODUCTIVE OUTPUT
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