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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 25, 2009 - Issue 4
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Original Articles

Marine antifouling laboratory bioassays: an overview of their diversity

Pages 297-311 | Received 15 Sep 2008, Accepted 13 Jan 2009, Published online: 01 Sep 2010

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