Gravity, blood circulation, and the adaptation of form and function in lower vertebrates

Journal of Experimental Zoology

Volumn 275, Issue 2-3, 1996, Pages 217-225

  Lillywhite, Harvey B ^a  

^a University of Florida ^*  (United States)

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[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; SERPENTES; VERTEBRATA;

EID: 0030174285     PISSN: 0022104X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-010x(19960601/15)275:2/3<217::aid-jez13>3.0.co;2-g     Document Type: Article

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