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- Protein plays role in crystal formation: molluscs
- Controlled crystal symmetry: Calcareous sponges
- Crystals co-orient: purple sea urchin
- Controlling mineral crystal growth: peptides
- Silica structure self-assembles: sponge
- Protein directs silica growth: diatom
- Glass skeletons are tough yet flexible: Venus flower basket
- Teeth are strong and resilient: chiton
- Metabolism induces formation of calcium carbonate: Alternaria
- Vacuoles sequester strontium: desmid green algae
- Skeleton-forming cells regenerate spines: stony sea urchin
- Cells undertake calcification in freshwater: common pond snail
- Protein turns nanoparticles into crystals: chicken egg shells
- Calcium oxalate formation sequesters carbon dioxide: saguaro cactus
- Proteins crystalize minerals, kill bacteria: Chinese softshell turtle
- Crystalization detoxifies heme: malaria parasite
- Protein complex guides nacre formation: pearl oyster
- Photovoltaic pigments aid biomineralization: Oriental hornet
- Magnesium substitution prevents cracks: sea snail
