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Morphology, ultrastructure and physiology

Present knowledge on the presence of hemocyanin in stoneflies (Insecta: Plecoptera)

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Pages 577-583 | Received 28 Oct 2008, Accepted 01 Apr 2009, Published online: 24 Nov 2009

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