Citation: Sollas, W.J. 1885 On the physical characters of calcareous and siliceous sponge-spicules and other structures. Scientific Proceedings of the Royal Dublin Society 4: 374-392
Number of Pages: 20
Volume Part: 7
Keywords: Fauna, Marine, Physiology, Porifera, Sponge
Abstract: This paper presents the results of a series of investigations into the physical properties of sponge spicules. Optical properties, specific gravity, crystalline structure, cleavage and balsam-etching are examined. Specific gravity of foraminiferans is also briefly discussed.