Abstract
Mature and hatched eggshells of Bdelloura candida, a member of a family of marine worms, have been examined to determine their structure, composition and mechanism of formation. This report concentrates on the metal content with the purpose of establishing whether or not metals that can form DOPA chelates are present, and, thereby, provide a means of cross-linking. Elevated levels of Fe, Cu and Zn were observed, all of which can form such chelates.
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