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|definition=Biofouling or biological fouling is the undesirable accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, and animals on submerged structures, especially ships' hulls. Biofouling also occurs on the surfaces of living marine organisms, when it is known as epibiosis<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofouling Wikipedia</ref>.
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|definition=Biofouling or biological fouling is the undesirable accumulation of micro-organisms, plants, algae, and animals on submerged structures e.g. measuring sensors or ships' hulls. If biofouling occurs on the surfaces of living marine organisms it is called epibiosis<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofouling Wikipedia</ref>.
 
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Revision as of 16:13, 27 November 2007

Definition of Biofouling:
Biofouling or biological fouling is the undesirable accumulation of micro-organisms, plants, algae, and animals on submerged structures e.g. measuring sensors or ships' hulls. If biofouling occurs on the surfaces of living marine organisms it is called epibiosis[1].
This is the common definition for Biofouling, other definitions can be discussed in the article

See also

An article about biofouling is also under construction by Friedhelm Schroeder, GKSS

References