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Dogue Creek, Va.
IRON CYCLE: Red flocculate in Dogue Creek, Va., shows where anoxic ground water discharges from the sandy bank.

Introduction

Collection Techniques

How To Collect Slimy Flocculates

How To Collect Oil-Like Films

How To Collect Bacteria that will Attach to Slides

Viewing Tehniques through a Microscope

Tools Needed

Where To Find More Information



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Contact: Norrie Robbins
Last updated: 09.10.97