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Some observations on the interactions of marine protozoa and crude oil residues

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Marine protozoa were observed to take up Kuwait crude-oil residues in the laboratory and the field. The results suggest that the ingestion occurs only whilst the organisms are feeding on normal food sources.

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  1. A. R. Andrews

    Present address: Marine Science Laboratories, University College of North Wales, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, N. Wales, UK

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  1. Marine Science Laboratories, University College of North Wales, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, N. Wales, UK

    G. D. Floodgate

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Andrews, A.R., Floodgate, G.D. Some observations on the interactions of marine protozoa and crude oil residues. Mar. Biol. 25, 7–12 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00395102

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