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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 35, 2019 - Issue 4
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The influence of chlorination timing and concentration on microbial communities in labyrinth channels: implications for biofilm removal

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Pages 401-415 | Received 16 Jan 2019, Accepted 22 Mar 2019, Published online: 30 May 2019

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