Catchments as conservation units for riverine biodiversity

African Journal of Aquatic Science

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 169-174

  Wishart, M J ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

Evolutionary Significant Unit; Integrated Catchment Management; Inter Basin Water Transfer; Population Genetics; Stream

Indexed keywords

EID: 0001461741     PISSN: 16085914     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2989/160859100780177749     Document Type: Article

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