Lynton S. Land
Abstract
Abstract Opaline sponge spicules are being preferentially removed from reef as opposed to back-reef sediments from North Jamaica. In contrast to presumed chemical solution of silica in the deep sea, rapid removal of opal from reef sediments may be taking place as a result of biologic agents.
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Abstract Opaline sponge spicules are being preferentially removed from reef as opposed to back-reef sediments from North Jamaica. In contrast to presumed chemical solution of silica in the deep sea, rapid removal of opal from reef sediments may be taking place as a result of biologic agents.
Key concepts: Sponge spicule, Geology, Reef, Sponge, Dissolution, Paleontology, Geochemistry, Oceanography