Alligator physiology and life history: the importance of temperature

@article{Lance2003AlligatorPA,
  title={Alligator physiology and life history: the importance of temperature},
  author={Valentine A. Lance},
  journal={Experimental Gerontology},
  year={2003},
  volume={38},
  pages={801-805}
}
  • V. Lance
  • Published 1 July 2003
  • Environmental Science, Biology
  • Experimental Gerontology
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