New and known Nemertodermatida (Platyhelminthes-Acoelomorpha): A revision

Belgian Journal of Zoology

Volumn 128, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 55-92

  Sterrer, Wolfgang ^a  

^a Bermuda Aquarium Museum & Zoo   (Bermuda)

Author keywords

Free living; Marine; New species; Platyhelminthes; Systematics

Indexed keywords

EID: 0001829264     PISSN: 07776276     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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