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  1. There has long been controversy regarding the use of the epithet Monogenea or Monogenoidea (see Wheeler and Chisholm (1995) and Boeger and Kritsky (2001) for discussions).

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This study was supported by a major project grant from the University Grant Commission, New Delhi [39-603/2010 (SR)].

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Tripathi, A. Helminth richness in Arunachal Pradesh fishes: A forgotten component of biodiversity. J Biosci 36, 559–561 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12038-011-9088-z

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