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  • Evolution of arthropod mechanisms

    Date
    1958
  • Chromolepis heterophylla Benth.

    Collection Date
    24 Jun 1950
  • Basic electronics

    Date
    1955
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    [1955-59]
  • Encyclometra colubrimurorum

    Collection Date
    2 Jan 1958
  • Anonchotaenia sp.

    Collection Date
    29 Jul 1950
  • Gonatodes albogularis fuscus

    Collection Date
    4 Sep 1958
  • Trade catalogs on drills, grinders, polishing machines, portable grinder, drill and miller, electric screwdriver, wall plug sockets, cable couplings, cable distribution boxes, motors, shaft attachments, and box spanners

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  • Guía de campo del investigador social / preparada por un comité del Real Instituto de Antropología de la Gran Bretaña e Irlanda

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    1956
    1956-
  • Panicum parcum Hitchc. & Chase

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    5 Oct 1953
  • How to plan modern home grounds; illus. and plans by the author

    Date
    1959
    [1959]

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