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| Citation: | Xiang-hu Li, Li-gang Xu. 2026: Hydrological connectivity in eco-hydrology: A foundational paradigm, significance, and perspectives. Water Science and Engineering, 19(2): 157-160. doi: 10.1016/j.wse.2026.03.001
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