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Response of the marine microalga Dunaliella tertiolecta (Chlorophyceae) to copper toxicity in short time experiments

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    J. Abalde, A. Cid, S. Reiriz, E. Torres & C. Herrero

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Abalde, J., Cid, A., Reiriz, S. et al. Response of the marine microalga Dunaliella tertiolecta (Chlorophyceae) to copper toxicity in short time experiments. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 54, 317–324 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00197447

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