The importance of validated alpha taxonomy for phylogenetic and DNA barcoding studies: a comment on species identification of pygmy grasshoppers (Orthoptera, Tetrigidae).
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SUBMITTER: Lehmann AW
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5523400 | biostudies-other | 2017
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