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The evolutionary history and diversity of Australian mammals. Archer, M., Arena, R., Bassarova, M., Black, K. et al., 1999.



Australian Mammalogy, 1999




Karen Black

Karen Black



Troy Myers

Troy Myers




Benjamin P. Kear




Mike Archer




Mina Bassarova




Derrick A Arena




Philip Creaser




Suzanne Hand



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    Karen Black




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The evolutionary history and diversity of Australian mammals. Archer, M., Arena, R., Bassarova, M., Black, K. et al., 1999.




    Karen Black

    Karen Black



    Troy Myers

    Troy Myers




    Benjamin P. Kear




    Mike Archer




    Mina Bassarova




    Derrick A Arena




    Philip Creaser




    Suzanne Hand



    • Karen Black

      Karen Black




    • Troy Myers

      Troy Myers





    • Benjamin P. Kear





    • Mike Archer





    • Mina Bassarova





    • Derrick A Arena





    • Philip Creaser





    • Suzanne Hand





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