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Terminology of Gonadal Anomalies in Fish and Amphibians Resulting from Chemical Exposures

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  1. Department of Zoology, National Food Safety and Toxicology Center, Institute for Environmental Toxicology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824-1222, USA

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Hecker, M. et al. (2006). Terminology of Gonadal Anomalies in Fish and Amphibians Resulting from Chemical Exposures. In: Ware, G.W., et al. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, vol 187. Springer, New York, NY . https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-32885-8_3

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