Biomineralization

**Definition:** Process by which living organisms produce MINERALS that accumulate into hardened tissues (e.g., bones, teeth and shells), and cellular nanostructures that sequester away into macromolecules. Biosynthesized minerals include CALCIUM CARBONATE; FLUOROAPATITE; HYDROXYAPATITE; and MAGNETITE.

**Tree numbers:** - G02.111.092 - G07.345.155 - G07.345.500.325.377.625.050 - G11.427.578.050

**Synonyms:** - Bioprecipitation - Biocrystallization