Additional information about morphology of Phoenicolacerta cyanisparsa (Sparse blue-spotted lizard) (Reptilia: Sauria: Lacertidae)
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English
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Animal Systematics and Taxonomy, Zoology (Other)
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Research Article
Publication Date
September 15, 2026
Submission Date
February 2, 2026
Acceptance Date
August 25, 2026
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Year 2026 Volume: 19 Number: 3