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The study of biodiversity in freshwater habitats: societal relevance and suggestions for priorities in science policy

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Meester, L.D., Declerck, S. The study of biodiversity in freshwater habitats: societal relevance and suggestions for priorities in science policy. Hydrobiologia 542, 1–9 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-005-0887-9

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