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Research Article

Potential of earthworm (Eisenia foetida) as dietary protein source for rohu (Labeo rohita) advanced fry

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Article: 1138594 | Received 22 Aug 2015, Accepted 27 Dec 2015, Published online: 06 Feb 2016

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