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Definition of Periphyton
1. Noun. A mixture of algae, cyanobacteria, heterotrophic microbes, and detritus that is attached to submerged surfaces in most aquatic ecosystems. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Periphyton
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Medical Definition of Periphyton
1. Algae and associated microorganisms growing attached to any submerged surface. (09 Oct 1997)