Medusae, siphonophores, and ctenophores as planktivorous predators in changing global ecosystems

@article{Mills1995MedusaeSA,
  title={Medusae, siphonophores, and ctenophores as planktivorous predators in changing global ecosystems},
  author={Claudia E. Mills},
  journal={Ices Journal of Marine Science},
  year={1995},
  volume={52},
  pages={575-581}
}
  • C. Mills
  • Published 1 June 1995
  • Environmental Science
  • Ices Journal of Marine Science
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