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Bioko

an island in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of Cameroon: part of Equatorial Guinea. Capital: Malabo. Area: 2017 sq. km (786 sq. miles)
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papionis arrived on Bioko Island from the mainland through some third host, such as collared (red-capped) mangabeys (C.
Cyclospora spp. in drills, Bioko Island, Equatorial guinea
The whereabouts of this specimen, which might constitute still another Avakubia species on Bioko, is presently unknown.
Revision of the Afrotropical land snail genus Avakubia Pilsbry, 1919, with description of Pseudavakubia gen. n. and eleven new species (Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Streptaxidae)
Administrative subdivisions: Seven provinces--Annobon, Bioko Norte, Bioko Sur, Centro Sur, Kie-Ntem, Littoral, Wele-Nzas.
Background note: Equatorial Guinea
His research team collected bush meat samples from Bioko Drills (Mandrillus leucophaeus).
HIV's ancestor much older than previously thought
Reduction in infection with Plasmodium falciparum one year after the introduction of malaria control interventions on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea.
Rolling back malaria in Africa
basis at Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, with pricing linked principally to the Henry Hub index.
MARATHON/GEPETROL FINALIZE FUNDING FOR LNG PROJECT
The nation presents a unique challenge because neither mainland Equatorial Guinea nor the island of Bioko, which is part of the country, has sources of high-quality energy or infrastructure to support many industries.
Sundried in a sun-drenched land. (Articles)
By other accounts, the first African introduction did not occur until 1822, when the tree was established on the island of Principe, south of Bioko.
Chocolate Could Bring the Forest Back. (Mata Atlantica: Endangered Biome)
There are conflicting claims over the offshore Zafiro oilfield located near Equatorial Guinea's Bioko Island, in the Gulf of Guinea.
NIGERIA - New West African Opening
Worst off are the Bubi people on the island of Bioko.
Around the World
In the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, drilling is in progress at three nonoperated wells, including an appraisal well at the Shenandoah prospect and two wildcat wells at the Bioko and Coronado prospects.
ConocoPhillips Reports Second-Quarter Earnings of $2.3 Billion or $1.80 Per Share
dollars in 2013 for the Program to Fight Malaria, which has significantly contributed to the reduction of the disease on the island of Bioko and has been recognized for its effort by the United Nations and the organization Roll Back Malaria.
Equatorial Guinea Holds Malaria Vaccine Trial
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