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Research Article

An investigation of the genetic diversity of the Kerkennah islands and Mahdia (Tunisia) using biparental markers

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Pages 53-60 | Received 31 Oct 2012, Accepted 17 Jun 2013, Published online: 21 Aug 2013

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