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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 24, 2008 - Issue 6
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Seasonal variations in the fouling diatom community structure from a monsoon influenced tropical estuary

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Pages 415-426 | Received 09 Jun 2008, Accepted 11 Jul 2008, Published online: 21 Oct 2008

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