Silicon isotopes of deep sea sponges: new insights into biomineralisation and skeletal structure
<p>The silicon isotopic composition (<i>δ</i><sup>30</sup>Si) of deep sea sponges' skeletal element – spicules – reflects the silicic acid (DSi) concentration of their surrounding water and can be used as natural archives of bottom water nutrients. In order to r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2018-11-01
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| Series: | Biogeosciences |
| Online Access: | https://www.biogeosciences.net/15/6959/2018/bg-15-6959-2018.pdf |