7. Photosynthetic activity of phytoplankton in tropical African soda lakes

John M. Melack

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journal article Jun 01, 1981

7. Photosynthetic activity of phytoplankton in tropical African soda lakes

John M. Melack

Hydrobiologia Vol. 81-82 No. 1 pp. 71-85 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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John M. Melack (1981). 7. Photosynthetic activity of phytoplankton in tropical African soda lakes. Hydrobiologia, 81-82(1), 71-85. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00048707

7. Photosynthetic activity of phytoplankton in tropical African soda lakes

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