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Gorbushina, A.A., Krumbein, W. (2005). Role of Microorganisms in Wear Down of Rocks and Minerals. In: Varma, A., Buscot, F. (eds) Microorganisms in Soils: Roles in Genesis and Functions. Soil Biology, vol 3. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-26609-7_3

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