Colbath & Larsson, 1980

Author(s):Colbath, G. K., Larsson, S. K.
Year:1980
Title:On the chemical composition of fossil polychaete jaws
Journal:Journal of Paleontology
Volume:54
Number:2
Pages:485-488
Abstract

Microprobe analysis of three fossil polychaete jaws revealed that they consist of calcium carbonate covered with a thin outer wall layer which is high in carbon, low in calcium, and contains sulfur.

Keywords:paleontoloogia, scolecodonts