Environmental conditions affect activity and associated microorganisms of marine sponges

Daniela Batista1, Rafaela Costa1, Ana Polycarpa Carvalho1

  • 1Instituto de Estudos do Mar Almirante Paulo Moreira, Rua Kioto no 253, Praia dos Anjos, Arraial do Cabo, RJ, Brazil.

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