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Convergence and Frontation in Fayum Anthropoid Orbits

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Simons, E.L. (2008). Convergence and Frontation in Fayum Anthropoid Orbits. In: Vinyard, C., Ravosa, M.J., Wall, C. (eds) Primate Craniofacial Function and Biology. Developments In Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-76585-3_18

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