AI Article Synopsis
- The x-ray diffraction analysis reveals that denticle material from various species contains the mineral goethite.
- This discovery indicates that marine invertebrates are responsible for the precipitation of goethite.
- The findings have both biological and geological significance regarding the composition of denticle caps.
Article Abstract
The x-ray diffraction patterns of the denticle material from several species show that the material consists of the mineral goethite. This is the first indication that goethite is precipitated by marine invertebrates. The mineralogy of the denticle caps has biologic and geologic implications.
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