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A manuscript submitted for publication in this journal will not have been previously published and will not be simultaneously submitted for publication elsewhere. By submitting a manuscript, an author agrees that the copyright to that article will be transferred to the North American Benthological Society, if and when the article is accepted for publication. Assignment of copyright is not required from an author who is employed by a government organization that does not permit such agreements. The copyright covers the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute the article in all forms, including, but not limited to, translations, photographic reproductions, microfilm, electronic form, or other reproductions of similar nature.

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Copyrighted material published in the Journal of the North American Benthological Society, for example articles, data, figures, and tables, may be reprinted for the non-commercial purposes of education or the advancement of science without requesting permission. However, for all other uses (promotional or commercial purposes), permission must be requested from the Editor. Requests for permission to use copyrighted material must be in writing or through e-mail and should be addressed to the Editor. When submitting a request, please include the following information:

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