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Research Article

Molecular systematics and morphological variation in the Mesopotamian spiny eel Mastacembelus mastacembelus (Teleostei: Mastacembelidae)

A. Gholamhosseini1 Ichthyology and Molecular Systematics Research Laboratory, Zoology Section, Department of Biology, School of Science, Shiraz University, Shiraz, IranCorrespondence[email protected]
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M. Razbanian1 Ichthyology and Molecular Systematics Research Laboratory, Zoology Section, Department of Biology, School of Science, Shiraz University, Shiraz, IranView further author information
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H. R. Esmaeili1 Ichthyology and Molecular Systematics Research Laboratory, Zoology Section, Department of Biology, School of Science, Shiraz University, Shiraz, IranORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9736-397XView further author information
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S. Eagderi2 Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, IranView further author information
Pages 546-555 | Received 15 Nov 2021, Accepted 21 Mar 2022, Published online: 29 Apr 2022

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