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The hatchery culture of bivalves: a practical manual











Helm, M.M.; Bourne, N.; Lovatelli, A. (comp./ed.) Hatchery culture of bivalves. A practical manual. FAO Fisheries Technical Paper. No. 471. Rome, FAO. 2004. 177p.



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