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Boerboom et al., 1998

Bioerosion and micritization in the deep sea coral Desmophyllum cristagalli

Boerboom, C. M., Smith, J. E., Risk, M. J.
DOI
DOI10.1080/08912969809386572
Year1998
JournalHistorical Biology
Volume13
Number1
Pages53-60
Typearticle in journal
LanguageEnglish
Id50975

Abstract

The coral Desmophyllum cristagalli from a water depth of about 1700 m from Orphan Knoll in the North Atlantic is examined with respect to bioerosion. Macroborings are represented by Entobia, produced by boring sponges. Microborings comprise four distinctive forms attributed to the work of fungi. Micrite rims are reported from deep‐water settings.

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