Islands in the Cosmos: The Evolution of Life on Land
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Dale A. Russell., & Dale A. Russell|AUTHOR. (2009). Islands in the Cosmos: The Evolution of Life on Land . Indiana University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dale A. Russell and Dale A. Russell|AUTHOR. 2009. Islands in the Cosmos: The Evolution of Life On Land. Indiana University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dale A. Russell and Dale A. Russell|AUTHOR. Islands in the Cosmos: The Evolution of Life On Land Indiana University Press, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Dale A. Russell, and Dale A. Russell|AUTHOR. Islands in the Cosmos: The Evolution of Life On Land Indiana University Press, 2009.
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Full title | islands in the cosmos the evolution of life on land |
Author | russell dale a |
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