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Journal of Freshwater Ecology Volume 20, 2005 - Issue 4
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Life History Characteristics of Three Strains of Brachionus calyciflorus (Rotifera) at Different Temperatures

Yi-Long Xi College of Life Sciences, Anhui Normal University, Provincial Laboratory of Conservation and Utilization for Important Biological Resource in Anhui, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, P.R. China
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Ya-Li Ge College of Life Sciences, Anhui Normal University, Provincial Laboratory of Conservation and Utilization for Important Biological Resource in Anhui, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, P.R. China
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Fang Chen College of Life Sciences, Anhui Normal University, Provincial Laboratory of Conservation and Utilization for Important Biological Resource in Anhui, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, P.R. China
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Xin-Li Wen College of Life Sciences, Anhui Normal University, Provincial Laboratory of Conservation and Utilization for Important Biological Resource in Anhui, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, P.R. China
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Li-Li Dong College of Life Sciences, Anhui Normal University, Provincial Laboratory of Conservation and Utilization for Important Biological Resource in Anhui, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, P.R. China
Pages 707-713 | Received 07 Mar 2005, Accepted 15 Jun 2005, Published online: 07 Jan 2011

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