The Puzzle of Plastid Evolution

@article{Archibald2009ThePO,
  title={The Puzzle of Plastid Evolution},
  author={John M. Archibald},
  journal={Current Biology},
  year={2009},
  volume={19},
  pages={R81-R88}
}
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