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Photoperiod induced developmental effects on silkmoth, Bombyx mori

Zothanmawii RenthleiDepartment of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, India
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Bijoy Krishn BorahDepartment of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, India
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Amit Kumar TrivediDepartment of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 121-128 | Received 22 Aug 2016, Accepted 01 Sep 2016, Published online: 22 Sep 2016

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