a
b
c
calcite crystals
mantle
periostracum
Mineralization front
Fig. 13.7 Mode of formation of the calcitic prisms of Pinna nobilis, at different stages (Drawing
adapted from a diagram published by Checa et al. (2005, fig. 9 p 6,413). (a) early synthesis stage.
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b
c
calcite crystals
mantle
periostracum
Mineralization front
Fig. 13.7 Mode of formation of the calcitic prisms of Pinna nobilis, at different stages (Drawing
adapted from a diagram published by Checa et al. (2005, fig. 9 p 6,413). (a) early synthesis stage.
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