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Phylogeny, systematics and taxonomy

Massartella hirsuta sp. nov. (Ephemeroptera: Leptophlebiidae: Atalophlebiinae) and new data on mayflies of Guyana Highlands

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Pages 83-94 | Received 31 Oct 2008, Accepted 23 Jan 2009, Published online: 24 Nov 2009

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