Observations on the feeding behaviour of Nassarius clarus (Gastropoda: Nassariidae) in Shark Bay, Western Australia

Molluscan Research

Volumn 23, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 239-249

  Morton, Brian ^a  

^a WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM   (Australia)

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EID: 30744473008     PISSN: 13235818     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/MR03008     Document Type: Article

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