Biocorrosion by Bivalves |
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Authors: | Karl Kleemann |
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Institution: | Paleontological Institute, University of Vienna, Geocenter, Althanstr. 14, A-1010 Vienna, Austria |
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Abstract: | Abstract. A survey of the historical background of chemically boring bivalves and the proposed methods of boring, indications for biocorrosion, observations, and experimental results are provided. The regional impact to the ecosystem is discussed with examples from the N. Adriatic, Caribbean, and E. Pacific. The fossil record of the geologically oldest biocorroders extends back into the Mesozoic, i.e ., U. Triassic for Lithophaga and Jurassic for gastrochaenids. |
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Keywords: | Boring bivalves bioerosion biocorrosion bioabrasion boring rate associations fossil record |
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