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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 22, 2006 - Issue 1
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Inhibition of biofouling by marine microorganisms and their metabolites

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Pages 43-54 | Received 28 Sep 2005, Accepted 22 Nov 2005, Published online: 25 Jan 2007

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