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Seasonal activity patterns of julid millipedes in Zimbabwe

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

J. Mark Dangerfield  and
Steven R. Telford
J. Mark Dangerfield
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, PO Box MP167, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
Steven R. Telford
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, PO Box MP167, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
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Keywords

DiplopodaJulidamillipedesseasonal activity patternsZimbabwe
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Journal of Tropical Ecology , Volume 7 , Issue 2 , May 1991 , pp. 281 - 285
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1991

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