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Article: Xiphograptus and the evolution of virgella-bearing graptoloids

Publication: Palaeontology
Volume: 53
Part: 2
Publication Date: March 2010
Page(s): 415 – 439
Author(s): <p>J&ouml;rg Maletz</p>
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MALETZ, J. 2010. Xiphograptus and the evolution of virgella-bearing graptoloids. Palaeontology, 53, 2, 415–439.

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