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A novel mode of embryonic nutrition in the tiger shark, Galeocerdo cuvier

José I. CastroNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Saint Petersburg, FL, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Keiichi SatoOkinawa Churashima Research Center, Okinawa Churashima Foundation, Motobu, Okinawa, JapanView further author information
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Ashby B. BodineDepartment of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USAView further author information
Pages 200-205 | Received 21 Jan 2015, Accepted 15 Sep 2015, Published online: 21 Jan 2016

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