Effects of Floods on Distribution and Reproduction of Aquatic Birds

Advances in Ecological Research

Volumn 39, Issue , 2006, Pages 63-83

  Poiani, Aldo ^a  

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EID: 33845453778     PISSN: 00652504     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1016/S0065-2504(06)39004-6     Document Type: Review

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