Migration: Mechanisms and Adaptive SignificanceMary Ann Richmond Rankin Proceedings of a symposium held 30 October to 2 November 1983 at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute at Port Aransas, Tex., as a part of the centennial celebration of the University of Texas.--Pref. |
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Introduction | 1 |
Migration and Life Histories 22 | 27 |
PLANKTON MIGRATIONS | 43 |
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