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Diadromy, history and ecology: a question of scale

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The existence of diadromous migrations has significant implications for understanding a broad series of biogeographical and ecological questions and for doing so across a broad range of spatial and temporal scales. Understanding these implications is important for interpretation of patterns in historical and ecological biogeography as well as in community ecology and conservation. This article explores these implications.

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McDowall, R.M. Diadromy, history and ecology: a question of scale. Hydrobiologia 602, 5–14 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-008-9290-7

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