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Effects of polychlorinated biphenyls on mourning dove reproduction and circulating progesterone levels

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  1. Department of Zoology, The Ohio State University, 1735 Neil Avenue, 43210, Columbus, Ohio

    P. J. Koval, T. J. Peterle & J. D. Harder

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Koval, P.J., Peterle, T.J. & Harder, J.D. Effects of polychlorinated biphenyls on mourning dove reproduction and circulating progesterone levels. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 39, 663–670 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01698460

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