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To describe: The factors that limit the degradation of hydrocarbons by microbes in the natural environments.

Introduction: Certain hydrocarbons are found to be persistent in marine, aquatic, and terrestrial ecosystems. It may dissipate by oxidation when light is present by dissolution and dispersion or by evaporation. Importantly, some microbes can metabolize these hydrocarbon pollutants.

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