Pteropods counter mechanical damage and dissolution through extensive shell repair

The dissolution of the delicate shells of sea butterflies, or pteropods, has epitomised discussions regarding ecosystem vulnerability to ocean acidification over the last decade. However, a recent demonstration that the organic coating of the shell, the periostracum, is effective in inhibiting disso...

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Autores principales: Peck, Victoria L., Oakes, Rosie L., Harper, Elizabeth M., Manno, Clara, Tarling, Geraint A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5772362/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29343708
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-02692-w

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5772362/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29343708
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-02692-w

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