Electron microscopic analysis of the exo-skeleton of hadal zone amphipod Hirondellea gigas
H. Kobayashi, H. Shimoshige, Y. Nakajima, W. Arai, H. Katami
This study examines the exoskeleton of H. gigas, revealing aluminum's role in protecting against high-pressure environments through a gel-like structure formed from aluminum hydroxide.
bioRxiv · Oct 19, 2018Zoology