Abstract:
:This paper reviews from the geological and biological perspectives the achievements of Russian researchers in the field of geophagy, which have not been published in English. It is focused on publications in Russian language about (1) animal behavior related to geophagy, (2) mineral and chemical composition as well as geological characteristics and biological effects of the earths, eaten by animals in various locations in Russia and neighboring countries. The authors argue that the Russian term "solonetz" (salt lick) is too limiting, as animals consume not just salt but many other minerals too. The more general term "kudur" is used for places where animals eat earths. The geological nature and biological properties of kudurites (the common name given to biologically active mineral-crystal substances consumed by animals) and gastroliths (stones consumed by birds and reptiles) are addressed. On the basis of the reviewed data, the authors propose their own views regarding the causes of geophagy.
journal_name
Environ Geochem Healthjournal_title
Environmental geochemistry and healthauthors
Panichev AM,Golokhvast KS,Gulkov AN,Chekryzhov IYdoi
10.1007/s10653-012-9464-0subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2013-02-01 00:00:00pages
133-52issue
1eissn
0269-4042issn
1573-2983journal_volume
35pub_type
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