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Thromb Haemost 1997; 77(02): 227-233
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1655943
Review Article
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Haemostasis in Fish – An Evolutionary Perspective[*]

Andrew F Rowley
The School of Biological Sciences, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton Park, Swansea, UK
,
Darryl J Hill
The School of Biological Sciences, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton Park, Swansea, UK
,
Clare E Ray
The School of Biological Sciences, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton Park, Swansea, UK
,
Roger Munro
1   The Haematology Department, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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Received 05 September 1996

Accepted after revision 17 October 1996

Publication Date:
10 July 2018 (online)

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The original studies referred to in this review were partially supported by the Wellcome Trust (042316/Z/94/Z). D. J. H. was supported by a studentship from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, UK.


 

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