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Molecular evidence that Langeronia macrocirra and Langeronia cf. parva (Trematoda: Pleurogenidae) parasites of anurans from Mexico are conspecific

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Pages 3-11 | Received 15 May 2010, Accepted 19 Aug 2010, Published online: 01 Feb 2011

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