Benthic Stream Algae. Distribution and Structure.

Methods in Stream Ecology

Volumn , Issue , 2007, Pages 327-339

  Lowe, Rex L ^a   LaLiberte, Gina D ^b  

^a BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources   (United States)

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EID: 44249092186     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-012332908-0.50018-8     Document Type: Chapter

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