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Biomineralization: Elemental and Organic Influence in Carbonate Systems.

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Title: Biomineralization: Elemental and Organic Influence in Carbonate Systems.
Authors: Cusack, M.1 Maggie.Cusack@ges.gta.ac.uk, Freer, A.1
Source: Chemical Reviews. Nov2008, Vol. 108 Issue 11, p4433-4454. 22p. 16 Diagrams, 10 Graphs.
Subjects: Biomineralization, Calcium carbonate, Corals, Foraminifera, Coccolithophores, Nucleation
Abstract: The article discusses biomineralization in carbonate systems. Some of the carbonate systems include amorphous calcium carbonate, corals, foraminifera, coccolithophorids, brachiopods and mollusc. Coccolithophores and foraminiferans are devoid of a periostracum and instead nucleate biominerals within intracellular vesicles.
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Abstract:The article discusses biomineralization in carbonate systems. Some of the carbonate systems include amorphous calcium carbonate, corals, foraminifera, coccolithophorids, brachiopods and mollusc. Coccolithophores and foraminiferans are devoid of a periostracum and instead nucleate biominerals within intracellular vesicles.
ISSN:00092665
DOI:10.1021/cr078270o