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(medicine, sciences) Colonization (typically of a surface) by biological organisms..
The shorter interval is likely because biocolonization becomes disfiguring more quickly once it has been established. The rate of recolonization may also have increased because horizontal surfaces of capstones were not cleaned […]
The term "biocolonization" is used to describe the combined control of genetic and agricultural resources by a few multinational firms, which holds a powerful weapon for the invasion of cultures. Biocolonization is regarded as a real threat facing large sectors worldwide, particularly when it affects human food.
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Biocolonization means (medicine, sciences) Colonization (typically of a surface) by biological organisms..
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The shorter interval is likely because biocolonization becomes disfiguring more quickly once it has been established. The rate of recolonization may also have increased because horizontal surfaces of capstones were not cleaned […]
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