Effect of Seawater and Surface-Sediment Variables on Epipelic Diatom Diversity and Abundance in the Coastal Area of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Benthic diatoms are important components of marine shallow-water habitats that may affect primary production, stabilize sediment, and produce extracellular polymeric substances. Benthic diatoms are useful for estimating the trophic status of marine ecosystems. In this study, we investigated the dive...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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Series: | Water |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/19/3187 |