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Comparison of sampling methodologies and estimation of population parameters for a temporary fish ectoparasite

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  • 1. Department of Biological Sciences and Environmental Sciences Program, Arkansas State University, State University, AR 72467, USA
  • 2. Department of Biological Sciences and Environmental Sciences Program, Arkansas State University, State University, AR 72467, USA & Water Research Group, Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa

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Artim, J.M., Sikkel, P.C. (2016): Comparison of sampling methodologies and estimation of population parameters for a temporary fish ectoparasite. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife 5 (2): 145-157, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2016.05.003, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2016.05.003

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