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CHITON FAUNA OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

@article{Smith1977CHITONFO,
  title={CHITON FAUNA OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS},
  author={A. Gilbert Smith and A. J. Ferreira},
  journal={Veliger},
  year={1977},
  volume={20},
  pages={82-97}
}
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