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The utilization of dissolved organic compounds in aquatic environments

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The uptake of dissolved organic matter by bacteria, phytoplankton and invertebrates is discussed referring to the literature. In natural waters the uptake of dissolved organic compounds appears to be primarily a bacterial process.

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Communication nr. 145 of the Delta Institute for Hydrobiological Research, Yerseke, The Netherlands

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Sepers, A.B.J. The utilization of dissolved organic compounds in aquatic environments. Hydrobiologia 52, 39–54 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02658081

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