Ginsburg, 1953

Author(s):Ginsburg, R. N.
Year:1953
Title:Intertidal erosion on the Florida Keys
Journal:Bulletin of Marine Science of the Gulf and Caribbean
Volume:3
Number:1
Pages:55-69
Abstract

Intense erosion of calcareous shore rocks in the coral seas produces a thoroughly honeycombed, brittle rock. Examples of this erosion on the Florida Keys are described. Physio-chemical solution of calcium carbonate is considered only of local importance in intertidal erosion. It is suggested that the activities of boring and burrowing organisms are a major factor in this erosion.

Keywords:Bioerosion, Carbonates, Neoichnology, North America, Paleontology, Rocky shore
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