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Halophilic Microorganisms in their Natural Environment and in Culture — an Historical Introduction

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Halophilic Microorganisms and their Environments

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(2003). Halophilic Microorganisms in their Natural Environment and in Culture — an Historical Introduction. In: Halophilic Microorganisms and their Environments. Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48053-0_1

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