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Amphibalanus amphitrite begins exoskeleton mineralization within 48 hours of metamorphosis
Barnacles are ancient arthropods that, as adults, are surrounded by a hard, mineralized, outer shell that the organism produces for protection. While extensive research has been conducted on the glue-like cement that barnacles use to adhere to surfaces, less is known about the barnacle exoskeleton,...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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The Royal Society
2020
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7540746/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33047034 http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.200725 |