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The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
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Interactions between microbial biofilms and marine fouling algae: a mini review

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Pages 1097-1113 | Received 31 May 2013, Accepted 20 Jul 2013, Published online: 18 Sep 2013

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