Sewage works failure because of invasive snails - problem and solution

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Thomas, D. and Dussart, G. 2003. Sewage works failure because of invasive snails - problem and solution. in: Dussart, G. (ed.) Slugs and Snails – Agricultural, Veterinary and Environmental Perspectives Alton British Crop Protection Council.
AuthorsThomas, D. and Dussart, G.
EditorsDussart, G.
Year2003
Book titleSlugs and Snails – Agricultural, Veterinary and Environmental Perspectives
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