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Title: Biological diversity and resilience: lessons from the recovery of cichlid species in Lake Victoria

Authors: Awiti, A. O.

Citation: Awiti, A. O. 2011. Biological diversity and resilience: lessons from the recovery of cichlid species in Lake Victoria. Ecology and Society 16(1): 9.

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Keywords: response diversity, eutrophication

Research Themes

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