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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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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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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 |