Systematics, distribution and hybridization of Melanopsis from the Jordan Valley (Gastropoda: Prosobranchia)

Journal of Conchology

Volumn 36, Issue 5, 1999, Pages 49-76

  Heller, J ^a   Sivan, N ^a   Motro, U ^a  

^a HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM   (Israel)

Author keywords

Distribution; Hybrids; Jordan Valley; Melanopsis; Systematics; Variation

Indexed keywords

EID: 0040120649     PISSN: 00220019     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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