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Dermatitis Caused by Sponge Spicules in Soil
Author(s) -
Stone E. L.,
Dawson J. E.,
Zeeuw Carl
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
soil science society of america journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1435-0661
pISSN - 0361-5995
DOI - 10.2136/sssaj1970.03615995003400010040x
Subject(s) - sponge spicule , sponge , mineral , geology , biology , ecology , paleontology
Sharp pointed sponge spicules occur in certain soil types formed from lacustrine mineral or organic sediments, or from weathered limestones. Occasionally the spicules are sufficiently abundant to cause discomfort and skin rashes in persons exposed to soil contact.