Fossil eggshell cuticle elucidates dinosaur nesting ecology
The cuticle layer consisting mainly of lipids and hydroxyapatite (HAp) atop the mineralized avian eggshell is a protective structure that prevents the egg from dehydration and microbial invasions. Previous ornithological studies have revealed that the cuticle layer is also involved in modulating the...
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| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2018-07-01
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/5144.pdf |