Difference between revisions of "Conchiolin"
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| − | A fibrous protein that acts as a binder in the iridescent [ | + | A fibrous protein that acts as a binder in the iridescent [[mother-of-pearl]] layer on some marine invertebrate shells (mollusks, [[abalone]], snails, etc.). Conchiolin binds the [[aragonite]] (calcium carbonate) to form a rigid structure. It also forms the hard, brown, horny substance on the outer shells, such as the snail shell. |
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Latest revision as of 11:29, 13 January 2014
Description
A fibrous protein that acts as a binder in the iridescent Mother-of-pearl layer on some marine invertebrate shells (mollusks, Abalone, snails, etc.). Conchiolin binds the Aragonite (calcium carbonate) to form a rigid structure. It also forms the hard, brown, horny substance on the outer shells, such as the snail shell.
| Composition | C32H98N2O11 |
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