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An analysis of fossil identification guides to improve data reporting in citizen science programs

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Butler, Dava K., Esker, Donald A., Juntunen, Kristopher L., Lawver, Daniel R. (2020): An analysis of fossil identification guides to improve data reporting in citizen science programs. Palaeontologia Electronica (a19) 23 (1): 1-21, DOI: 10.26879/901, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.26879/901

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