Biomineralization is the process by which living organisms produce minerals, often to harden or stiffen existing tissues. Such tissues are called mineralized tissues. It is an extremely widespread phenomenon; all six taxonomic kingdoms contain members that are able to form minerals, and over 60 different minerals have been identified in organisms....
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Complete conversion of organic substances to inorganic derivatives by living organisms, especially micro-organisms.
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biomineralization 1. The process by which organisms produce skeletal structures containing crystalline or amorphous inorganic substances. 2. The production of partly or wholly mineralized internal or external structures by living organisms. Organisms use a wide variety of minerals to make their skeletons, including silica, apatite, and several po...
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