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Variation in seed morphology in the genus Erica L. (Ericaceae)

Biodiversity Research and Conservation
Volume 16 (2009): Issue 2009 (January 2009)
By: Piotr Szkudlarz  
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|Oct 2010

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10119-009-0022-2 | Journal eISSN: 2080-945X | Journal ISSN: 1897-2810
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Language: English
Page range: 1 - 106
Published on: Oct 25, 2010
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Keywords:
carpology,
seed sculpture,
fine relief,
seed coat,
cluster analysis,
Cape Floristic Region
Related subjects:
Life sciences,
Zoology,
Ecology

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