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   And others; to complete a list, especially of persons, as authors of a published work.

   • The total area of mangrove on Tutuila and Aunu'u was estimated at 91 ha by Amerson et al. (1982) and at 52 ha by Cole et al. (1988). — 1993
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   And elsewhere; to complete a list of places.