Parasitological examination of northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) pups for presence of hookworms (Uncinaria spp.) on San Miguel Island, California
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Submitted on: Aug 11, 2015
Accepted on: Jan 21, 2016
Published on: Apr 22, 2016
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