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Phylogenetic Validation of Ascaridia compar (Schrank, 1790) in Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) Cover

Phylogenetic Validation of Ascaridia compar (Schrank, 1790) in Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus)

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|Apr 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acve-2026-0009 | Journal eISSN: 1820-7448 | Journal ISSN: 0567-8315
Language: English
Page range: 136 - 149
Submitted on: Nov 4, 2025
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Accepted on: Mar 24, 2026
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Published on: Apr 2, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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