Evidence of a Scheduled End for Prism Growth in the Shell of <i>Pinctada margaritifera</i>: Closure of the Calcite Biomineralization Area by a Specific Organic Membrane
The shell of the pearl oyster <i>Pinctada margaritifera</i> is made up of two layers: an outer layer of calcite prisms and an inner layer of aragonite tablets. Recent studies have shown that the calcite layer develops in a series of steps. We found that the end of prism growth and the st...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Minerals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/14/1/20 |