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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 24, 2008 - Issue 3
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Original Articles

Effect of background colour on growth and adhesion strength of Ulva sporelings

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Pages 219-225 | Received 01 Feb 2008, Accepted 07 Mar 2008, Published online: 02 Apr 2008

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