Genetic and conchological comparison of snails (Helix aspersa) differing in shell deposition of lead

Journal of Molluscan Studies

Volumn 62, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 213-223

  Mulvey, Margaret ^a   Newman, Michael C ^a   Beeby, Alan N ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

^b LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0000195850     PISSN: 02601230     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/mollus/62.2.213     Document Type: Review

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