Biosilica in evolution, morphogenesis, and nanobiotechnology : case study Lake Baikal /

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Imprint:	Berlin : Springer, c2009.
Description:	1 online resource (xxii, 421 p.) : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.)
Language:	English
Series:	Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology, 0079-6484 ; 47 Progress in molecular and subcellular biology ; 47.
Subject:	Freshwater biodiversity -- Russia (Federation) -- Baikal, Lake. Sponges -- Evolution -- Russia (Federation) -- Baikal, Lake. Sponges -- Anatomy. Sponges -- Growth -- Molecular aspects. Nanosilicon. Freshwater biodiversity. Nanosilicon. Sponges -- Anatomy. Russia (Federation) -- Lake Baikal.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11957459

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Other authors / contributors:	Müller, Werner E. G. Grachev, M. A.
ISBN:	9783540885528 3540885528
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record.
Summary:	Lake Baikal is the oldest, deepest and most voluminous lake on Earth, comprising one fifth of the World's unfrozen fresh water. It hosts the highest number of endemic animals recorded in any freshwater lake. Until recently it remained enigmatic why such a high diversity evolved in the isolated Lake Baikal. Focusing on the sponges (phylum Porifera) as an example, some answers are provided to fundamental questions on evolutionary forces. The characteristic feature of these animals is that they form their polymeric silicic acid skeleton enzymatically. This process is explored using modern molecul.
Other form:	Print version: Biosilica in evolution, morphogenesis, and nanobiotechnology. Berlin : Springer, c2009 9783540885511 354088551X

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