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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 29, 2013 - Issue 6
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Coral-associated bacteria, quorum sensing disrupters, and the regulation of biofouling

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Pages 669-682 | Received 06 Nov 2012, Accepted 09 Apr 2013, Published online: 18 Jun 2013

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