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Aquatic Insects
International Journal of Freshwater Entomology
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Research Article

Longevity and oviposition of winter-emerging Chironomidae (Insecta: Diptera) at varying low temperatures

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Pages 52-63 | Received 27 Jan 2022, Accepted 09 May 2022, Published online: 06 Jul 2022

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