Degradation dynamics and processes associated with the accumulation of Laminaria hyperborea (Phaeophyceae) kelp fragments: an in situ experimental approach
de Bettignies, Florian; Dauby, Patrick; Thomas, Françoiset al.
de Bettignies, Florian; Station Biologique de Roscoff
Dauby, Patrick ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de Biologie, Ecologie et Evolution > Systématique et diversité animale
Thomas, François; Station Biologique de Roscoff
Gobet, Angélique
Delage, Ludovic
Bohner, Olivier
Loisel, Stéphane
Davoult, Dominique; Station Biologique de Roscoff
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English
Title :
Degradation dynamics and processes associated with the accumulation of Laminaria hyperborea (Phaeophyceae) kelp fragments: an in situ experimental approach
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