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      Comparing the Expression of Olfaction-Related Genes in Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar) Adult Females and Larvae from One Flightless and Two Flight-Capable Populations

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                Journal
                Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
                Front. Ecol. Evol.
                Frontiers Media SA
                2296-701X
                September 29 2017
                September 29 2017
                : 5
                Article
                10.3389/fevo.2017.00115
                c68dca2a-96ca-44b8-ab3c-8b9ca432ca5e
                © 2017
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