Oceans and Health: Pathogens in the Marine Environment

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Belkin, Shimshon (Editor), Colwell, Rita R. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2005.
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Epidemiology.; Aquatic ecology.; Microbial ecology.; Microbiology.; Bacteriology.; Life Sciences.; Microbial Ecology.; Freshwater & Marine Ecology.

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