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Phylogenetic systematics and historical biogeography of the Neotropical electric fish Gymnotus (Teleostei: Gymnotidae)

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Pages 375-417 | Received 01 Nov 2003, Accepted 01 Jul 2004, Published online: 11 Mar 2010

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