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The Unified Neutral Theory of Biodiversity and Biogeography at Age Ten

Rosindell, James, Hubbell, Stephen P., Etienne, Rampal S.·2011·Trends in Ecology & Evolution
DOI 10.1016/j.tree.2011.03.024
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Rosindell, J., Hubbell, S. P., & Etienne, R. S.
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Trends in Ecology & Evolution
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Elsevier BV
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2011-07
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26
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340-348
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10.1016/j.tree.2011.03.024
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