Synchrotron µ-XRF mapping analysis of trace elements in in-situ cultured Japanese red coral, Corallium japonicum

Precious corals belong to the family Coralliidae (Cnidaria, Octocorallia), and their axis, which consists of high magnesian calcium carbonate, has long been used in jewelry. With its low growth rate and long lifespan, precious coral is a representative taxon of the vulnerable marine ecosystem. Due t...

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Main Authors: Nozomu Iwasaki, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Yusuke Tamenori, Mutsuro Kikunaga, Toshihiro Yoshimura, Hikaru Sawai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2022-08-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/13931.pdf