Difference between revisions of "Biofouling"
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| − | |definition=Biofouling or biological fouling is the undesirable accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, and animals on submerged structures, especially ships' hulls. Biofouling also occurs on the surfaces of living marine organisms, when it is known as epibiosis<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofouling Wikipedia</ref>. | + | |definition=Biofouling or biological fouling is the undesirable accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, and animals on submerged structures, especially ships' hulls. Biofouling also occurs on the surfaces of living marine organisms, when it is known as epibiosis<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofouling Wikipedia</ref>. |
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Revision as of 15:12, 27 November 2007
Definition of Biofouling:
Biofouling or biological fouling is the undesirable accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, and animals on submerged structures, especially ships' hulls. Biofouling also occurs on the surfaces of living marine organisms, when it is known as epibiosis[1].
This is the common definition for Biofouling, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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See also
An article about biofouling is also under construction by Friedhelm Schroeder, GKSS
References
- ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofouling Wikipedia
