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Preferred Term:

biofouling

Definition:
The accumulation of undesirable organisms, including bacteria, fungi, diatoms, algae, plants or animals, causing surfaces to become encrusted, clogged or otherwise degraded.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • bio-fouling
  • biological fouling
  • biologic fouling
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/148560
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RDF/XMLCreated 2011-09-21, last modified 2015-10-15