Amphibalanus amphitrite begins exoskeleton mineralization within 48 hours of metamorphosis

Barnacles are ancient arthropods that, as adults, are surrounded by a hard, mineralized, outer shell that the organism produces for protection. While extensive research has been conducted on the glue-like cement that barnacles use to adhere to surfaces, less is known about the barnacle exoskeleton,...

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Published in:	Royal Society Open Science
Main Authors:	Rebecca A. Metzler, Jessica O'Malley, Jack Herrick, Brett Christensen, Beatriz Orihuela, Daniel Rittschof, Gary H. Dickinson
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	The Royal Society 2020-09-01
Subjects:	barnacle metamorphosis biomineralization calcite growth rate
Online Access:	https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.200725