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The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 18, 2002 - Issue 4
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Optimising settlement tiles: The effects of surface texture and energy, orientation and deployment duration upon the fouling community

Jeremy C Thomason Department of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK
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Martin D'A A Letissier Department of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK
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Patricia Ocampo Thomason Department of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK
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Stuart N Field Department of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK
Pages 293-304 | Published online: 09 Sep 2010

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