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Article: Silurian bolbozoids and cypridinids (Myodocopa) from Europe: pioneer pelagic ostracods

Publication: Palaeontology
Volume: 54
Part: 6
Publication Date: November 2011
Page(s): 1361 – 1391
Author(s): Vincent Perrier, Jean Vannier and David J. Siveter
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PERRIER, V., VANNIER, J., SIVETER, D. J. 2011. Silurian bolbozoids and cypridinids (Myodocopa) from Europe: pioneer pelagic ostracods. Palaeontology, 54, 6, 1361–1391.

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