ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
Corallina
;
calcification
;
Rhodophyta
;
seaweeds
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The effects of a range of fractions from calcareous and non-calcareous marine red algae on the crystal growth of calcite-seeded supersaturated calcium carbonate solutions were monitored by measuring the change in conductivity. An effective inhibitor of crystallization was a macromolecular fraction derived from the coralline red alga, Corallina officinalis, by a series of acid and alkali treatments. A preliminary characterization of the extract suggests the presence of a protein-polysaccharide complex. The possibility that this participates in the modulation of calcification in vivo is suggested.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00040276
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