The vertebrate body axis: Evolution and mechanical function1

American Zoologist

Volumn 40, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 1-18

  Koob, T J ^a   Long Jr , J H ^b  

^a SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN   (United States)

^b VASSAR COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 33745974152     PISSN: 00031569     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1668/0003-1569(2000)040[0001:TVBAEA]2.0.CO;2     Document Type: Article

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