A Bayesian Spawning Habitat Suitability Model for American Shad in Southeastern United States Rivers
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1944-687X
DOI: 10.3996/082011-jfwm-047