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Summary: Mollusca is the largest marine phylum, comprising about 23% of all named marine organisms. The Mollusca systematics are constantly evolving, and human activities have significantly impacted Molluscan reproduction and development, affecting diversity and classification. Establishing the Mollusca mitochondrial database provides a comprehensive platform for researchers to explore the genetic information and evolutionary relationships of mollusks.
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Yue Wang, Silvia Pineda-Munoz, Jenny L. McGuire
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Jakub Brezina, David M. Alba, Martin Ivanov, Martin Hanacek, Angel H. Lujan
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Silvia Pineda-Munoz, Yue Wang, S. Kathleen Lyons, Aniko B. Toth, Jenny L. McGuire
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Adriana Reyes-Gomez, Rafael Flores-Garza, Lizeth Galeana-Rebolledo, Gerardo Hernandez-Vera, Cristian M. Galvan-Villa, Carmina Torreblanca-Ramirez, Pedro Flores-Rodriguez, Sergio Garcia-Ibanez, Eduardo Rios-Jara
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Summary: Induced seismicity is a major factor affecting the acceptance of deep geothermal energy exploitation activities, and this paper presents a valuable dataset obtained from a project aimed at real-time monitoring and forecasting of induced seismicity, which can be widely used in seismological research.
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Yinqiang Li, Kefu Yu, Lizeng Bian, Yeman Qin, Weihua Liao, Yang Yang, Yifang Ma
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PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
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