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First report of Sarconema eurycerca (Filarioidea) in mute swan (Cygnus olor) in Poland – the case report Cover

First report of Sarconema eurycerca (Filarioidea) in mute swan (Cygnus olor) in Poland – the case report

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/helm-2018-0042 | Journal eISSN: 1336-9083 | Journal ISSN: 0440-6605
Language: English
Page range: 62 - 65
Submitted on: Oct 15, 2018
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Accepted on: Nov 29, 2018
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Published on: Mar 6, 2019
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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