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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 39, 2023 - Issue 6
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Measuring the recruitment and growth of biofouling communities using clear recruitment panels

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Pages 643-660 | Received 21 Apr 2023, Accepted 26 Jul 2023, Published online: 03 Aug 2023

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