Core systems of number

@article{Feigenson2004CoreSO,
  title={Core systems of number},
  author={Lisa Feigenson and Stanislas Dehaene and Elizabeth S. Spelke},
  journal={Trends in Cognitive Sciences},
  year={2004},
  volume={8},
  pages={307-314}
}
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