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Biomineralization : cell biology and mineral deposition /

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Biomineralization is the process that produces the skeletons, shells, and teeth of most animals. It is also involved in magnetic orientation, gravity detection, and the storing of ions. This book compares a diverse number of systems, including mineral deposition of invertebrates, vertebrates, algae,...

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Main Author: Simkiss, Kenneth
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Wilbur, Karl M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: San Diego : Academic Press, ©1989.
Subjects:
Biomineralization.
Minéralisation (Biologie)
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Biochemistry.
Biomineralization
Biomineralisation
Anatomy.
Biochemistry.
Biology, life sciences.
Physiology.
Health and Wellbeing.
Organisms > Effects of > Minerals
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Biomineralization is the process that produces the skeletons, shells, and teeth of most animals. It is also involved in magnetic orientation, gravity detection, and the storing of ions. This book compares a diverse number of systems, including mineral deposition of invertebrates, vertebrates, algae, and microorganisms. Emphasis is placed on the systems responsible for converting ions to minerals and the mechanisms and control of mineral form.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 337 pages) : illustrations
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780080925844
0080925847