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Comparative crystallography of vertebrate otoconia.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3968473     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Otoconial material was obtained from a number of vertebrates to determine the CaCO3 polymorph present. Otoconia and otoliths from bony fish, amphibians, and reptiles are primarily aragonitic; those from birds and mammals are calcitic. This paper summarizes data from all other investigators as well as presenting new data, particularly pertaining to reptiles. The significance, if any, of the relationship between taxonomic group and carbonate polymorph remains an intriguing question.
Authors:
E A Rosauer; J R Redmond
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of laryngology and otology     Volume:  99     ISSN:  0022-2151     ISO Abbreviation:  J Laryngol Otol     Publication Date:  1985 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1985-03-19     Completed Date:  1985-03-19     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8706896     Medline TA:  J Laryngol Otol     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  21-8     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM; S    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Calcium Carbonate / analysis*
Crystallography
Humans
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Otolithic Membrane / analysis*,  ultrastructure
Saccule and Utricle / analysis*
Species Specificity
Vertebrates*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
5 SO5 RRO7034/RR/NCRR NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
471-34-1/Calcium Carbonate

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