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Cytogenetic study of several species of Lacerta (Lacertidae, Reptilia) with particular reference to sex chromosomes

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    M. Chevalier, J. P. Dufaure & P. Lecher

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Chevalier, M., Dufaure, J.P. & Lecher, P. Cytogenetic study of several species of Lacerta (Lacertidae, Reptilia) with particular reference to sex chromosomes. Genetica 50, 11–18 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00122674

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