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We have studied in detail the properties of local active star-forming galaxies from the UCM survey, and in particular their star-formation histories. We have quantified the relative importance of the current episode of star formation in comparison to the underlying stellar populations. We have also determined the total stellar mass function and burst mass function for the UCM sample using a M/L calculated for each galaxy. Integrating this mass function we obtained a value for the stellar mass density of current star-forming galaxies in the local Universe.
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Zamorano, J. et al. Understanding Current Star Formation Processes in Galaxies at Different Redshifts. In: Renzini, A., Bender, R. (eds) Multiwavelength Mapping of Galaxy Formation and Evolution. ESO Astrophysics Symposia. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/10995020_118
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