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The phrase "a decrease in the abundance of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing ecological, biological, or resource-related topics where a reduction in quantity or presence is being described.
Example: "The study revealed a decrease in the abundance of native fish species in the river over the past decade."
Alternatives: "a reduction in the quantity of" or "a decline in the presence of".
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Transmission electron microscopy confirmed a decrease in the abundance of extracellular capsular polysaccharide on the mutant SEZ.
Bleach did cause, however, a decrease in the abundance of limpets, which can have further consequences to these systems.
In addition, the respondents reported an increase in the abundance of exotic species and a decrease in the abundance of native species.
Evidence supporting this conclusion includes an increase in Shannon's Diversity Index and a decrease in the abundance of artiodactyl remains over time in southern Mendoza.
In the overstory layer, there was a decrease in the abundance of red oak species (Section Lobatae), mainly black oak (Quercus velutina Lam).
Over time, however, the netting resulted in substantial algal growth that was associated with an increase in abundance of Sparisoma spp. and a decrease in the abundance of S. partitus.
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For both species, water stress led to an important decrease in the abundance of RBCS1 transcripts.
There was a statistically significant increase in abundance of Pseudomonadales and a decrease in abundance of Lactobacillales, Gemellales, Actinomycetales and Clostridiales between the moment of intubation and extubation.
In turn, decreases in the abundance of pteropods, foraminiferans, and coccoliths would force those animals that consume them to switch to other prey.
These differences are mainly caused by a decrease in abundance of almost all the volatile compounds.
During hypoxia, there is a decrease in abundance of cyclins D and E, with an increase in p27 abundance.
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