Encrusting growth

Definition

• according to Hottinger (2006):

ENCRUSTING GROWTH - the mode of growth of permanently attached shells covering large surfaces by keeping low and close to it, accelerating the occupation of a surface by forming annular expanse chambers (as in certain species of Gypsina), in competition with rhodophyceans for instance.

See also

• arborescent
• expanse chamber
• surface of attachment

References

Hottinger (2006), Illustrated glossary of terms used in foraminiferal research. Carnets de Géologie, Memoir 2, ISSN 1634-0744

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