Overview

This reference work offers a complete review and synthesis of existing data, as well as recently published research on the patterns, processes, and evolutionary trends of biomineralization througout the animal kingdon.

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Author:   J. G. Carter
Publisher:   Kluwer Academic Publishers Group
Imprint:   Kluwer Academic Publishers
Weight:   2.620kg
ISBN:  

9780442006204

ISBN 10:   0442006209
Pages:   839
Publication Date:   December 1990
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Biomineralization mechanisms. Biomechanics of mineralized skeletons. Calcium carbonate spicules in the invertebrates. Calcium phosphate structures in invertebrates. Calcium phosphate structures in invertebrates and protozoans. Corals and coralline sponges. Biomineralization in the lophophorates. Arthropod exoskeletons. Cephalopod shell structure and general mechanisms of shell formation. Shell structure of the gastropoda excluding archaeogastropoda. Evolutionary significances of shell microstructure in palaeotaxodonta, pteriomorphia and isofilibranchia (bivalvia: mollusca). Shell microstructural data for the bivalvia. Biomineralization in echinoderms. Conodont apatite: structure and geochemistry. Protochordate biomineralization. Microstructure and mineralization of vertebrate skeletal tissues. Vertebrate dental structures. Oxygen and carbon isotopes: utility for environmental interpretation of recent and fossil invertebrate skeletons. The vital effect on skeletal trace element content as exemplified by magnesium. Examples of the ontogenetic approach to skeletal composition. Amino acid racemization: applications in chemical taxonomy and chronostratigraphy of quaternary fossils. Glossary of skeletal biomineralization. Bibliography of skeletal biomineralization. Addendum to bibliography. Index to bibliography. Index.

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The encyclopaedic coverage means that not only should this book be on the shelves of all libraries, but also within the reach of any worker who claims to have an interest in biomineralization. And one final point of praise, it is remarkably good value for money. Buy it.' Geological Magazine

The encyclopaedic coverage means that not only should this book be on the shelves of all libraries, but also within the reach of any worker who claims to have an interest in biomineralization. And one final point of praise, it is remarkably good value for money. Buy it.' Geological Magazine The encyclopaedic coverage means that not only should this book be on the shelves of all libraries, but also within the reach of any worker who claims to have an interest in biomineralization. And one final point of praise, it is remarkably good value for money. Buy it.' Geological Magazine

The encyclopaedic coverage means that not only should this book be on the shelves of all libraries, but also within the reach of any worker who claims to have an interest in biomineralization. And one final point of praise, it is remarkably good value for money. Buy it.' Geological Magazine

The encyclopaedic coverage means that not only should this book be on the shelves of all libraries, but also within the reach of any worker who claims to have an interest in biomineralization. And one final point of praise, it is remarkably good value for money. Buy it.<strong>'</strong> <br/> <strong>Geological Magazine</strong> <br/>

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