An alternative hypothesis on the origin of docodont molar teeth

Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 435-439

  Butler, P M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LONDON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 85010583654     PISSN: 02724634     EISSN: 19372809     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02724634.1997.10010988     Document Type: Note

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