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Techniques for the Determination of Clutch Parameters in Darters and Minnows:
A Proposal for Standard Methods by David C. Heins

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Techniques for the Determination of Clutch Parameters in Darters and Minnows: A Proposal for Standard Methods by David C. Heins

References

Techniques for the Determination of Clutch Parameters in Darters and Minnows:
A Proposal for Standard Methods by David C. Heins