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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Differences in vertical and horizontal distribution of fish larvae and zooplankton, related to hydrography

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Pages 629-644 | Received 12 Apr 2012, Accepted 18 Dec 2012, Published online: 22 Apr 2013

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