A species definition for the modern synthesis.

@article{Mallet1995ASD,
  title={A species definition for the modern synthesis.},
  author={James Mallet},
  journal={Trends in ecology \& evolution},
  year={1995},
  volume={10 7},
  pages={
          294-9
        }
}
  • J. Mallet
  • Published 1 July 1995
  • Environmental Science
  • Trends in ecology & evolution
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