Understanding Ecological Concepts: The Role of Laboratory Systems

Advances in Ecological Research

Volumn 37, Issue , 2005, Pages 1-36

  Bonsall, Michael B ^a   Hassell, Michael P ^a  

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EID: 26244467623     PISSN: 00652504     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1016/S0065-2504(04)37001-7     Document Type: Review

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