Mineralogical footprints of microbial life

American Journal of Science

Volumn 305, Issue 6-8 SPEC. ISS., 2005, Pages 503-525

  Douglas, Susanne ^a  

^a CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

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BIOGEOCHEMISTRY; GEOMICROBIOLOGY; MINERALOGY;

EID: 32644446216     PISSN: 00029599     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2475/ajs.305.6-8.503     Document Type: Review

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