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Intracellular Salt Concentrations and Ion Metabolism in Halophilic Microorganisms

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Halophilic Microorganisms and their Environments

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(2003). Intracellular Salt Concentrations and Ion Metabolism in Halophilic Microorganisms. 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_7

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