Boerboom et al., 1998

Author(s):Boerboom, C. M., Smith, J. E., Risk, M. J.
Year:1998
Title:Bioerosion and micritization in the deep sea coral Desmophyllum cristagalli
Journal:Historical Biology
Volume:13
Number:1
Pages:53-60
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.

Keywords:Bioerosion, Corals, Deep‐marine, Paleontology, sponges, Trace fossils
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/08912969809386572
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