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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 8, 1994 - Issue 1
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Electron transport system activity of microfouling material: Relationships with biomass parameters

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Pages 1-11 | Accepted 13 Jul 1993, Published online: 10 Jan 2009

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