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Mitochondrial DNA Part A
DNA Mapping, Sequencing, and Analysis
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Genetic identification of mammalian meal source in dung beetle gut contents

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Pages 612-615 | Received 29 Sep 2015, Accepted 13 Feb 2016, Published online: 12 Mar 2016

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