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The habitats of the earth are subjected to myriads of measurable factors; chemical, physical, and biological, which could be of significance to the success or even survival of potential inhabitants.
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Calkins, J. (1982). Some Considerations on the Ecological and Evolutionary Effects of Solar UV. In: Calkins, J. (eds) The Role of Solar Ultraviolet Radiation in Marine Ecosystems. NATO Conference Series, vol 7. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-8133-4_59
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