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The effect of population structure on the success of insect introductions
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The effect of population structure on the success of insect introductions

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Lucas, A. The effect of population structure on the success of insect introductions. Heredity 24, 151–157 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1038/hdy.1969.14

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