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On Biomineralization

Gebonden Engels 1989 9780195049770
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A large variety of organisms - from bacteria to man - form minerals. Mineral-containing tissues include skeletons, teeth, spines, and shells. Why, where, and how these minerals form are the central questions addressed in this book. These questions have become important in many fields, including geology, archaeology, materials science, and medicine. Heinz Lowenstam, the pioneering researcher in biomineralization, and Stephen Weiner discuss the basic principles of mineral formation by organisms, and compare the various processes.

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ISBN13:9780195049770
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Gebonden
Aantal pagina's:336
Uitgever:OUP OXFORD

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Minerals and macromolecules; Biomineralization processes; Protoctista; Cnidaria; Mollusca; Arthropoda; Echinodermata; Chordata; Some non-skeletal functions in biomineralization; Environmental influences on biomineralization; Evolution of biomineralization.

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