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https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-15-6959-2018
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https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-15-6959-2018
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Research article
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21 Nov 2018
Research article |
| 21 Nov 2018
| 21 Nov 2018
Silicon isotopes of deep sea sponges: new insights into biomineralisation and skeletal structure
Lucie Cassarino
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
University of Bristol, School of Earth Sciences, Wills Memorial Building, Queen's Road, Bristol, BS8 1RJ, UK
Christopher D. Coath
University of Bristol, School of Earth Sciences, Wills Memorial Building, Queen's Road, Bristol, BS8 1RJ, UK
Joana R. Xavier
CIIMAR – Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Avenida General Norton de Matos, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
Department of Biological Sciences and K.G. Jebsen Centre for Deep Sea Research, University of Bergen, P.O. Box 7803, 5020 Bergen, Norway
Katharine R. Hendry
University of Bristol, School of Earth Sciences, Wills Memorial Building, Queen's Road, Bristol, BS8 1RJ, UK
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Using a simple model, we show that the silicon isotopic composition of sponges can be used to estimate the silicic acid concentration of seawater, a key parameter linked to nutrient and carbon cycling. However, our data illustrate that skeletal type and growth rate also control silicon isotopic composition of sponges. Our study demonstrates the paleoceanographic utility of sponges as an archive for ocean silica content provided that suitable skeleton types are selected.
Using a simple model, we show that the silicon isotopic composition of sponges can be used to...
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