Why the predominance of silica spicules in marine sponges?
Sponge spicules are between some of the most studied biomaterials nowadays, and depending on the species they can be made of silica (Demosponges and Hexactinellid) or calcium carbonate (Calcarea)… (Question of the Week, 18.5.2011)
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