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. 1982 May 21;96(2):281-94.

doi: 10.1016/0022-5193(82)90225-9.

Why are there so many tiny sperm? Sperm competition and the maintenance of two sexes

PMID: 7121030
DOI: 10.1016/0022-5193(82)90225-9

Why are there so many tiny sperm? Sperm competition and the maintenance of two sexes

G A Parker. J Theor Biol. 1982.

. 1982 May 21;96(2):281-94.

doi: 10.1016/0022-5193(82)90225-9.

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PMID: 7121030
DOI: 10.1016/0022-5193(82)90225-9

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