Elucidation of Size Patterning in Phytolith Assemblages by Field-Flow Fractionation

  • Beau T. Hansen
  • , Mark G. Plew
  • , Martin Schimpf

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Abstract

Shape frequency distributions of phytolith assemblages have provided information for paleoecological reconstruction. Currently, there are no accepted methods for investigating corresponding patterning in phytolith sizes. Outlined here is a high-resolution analytical technique for characterizing size distributions, using flow-programmed field-flow fractionation. Results indicate discrete size distributions in different ecological contexts.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalJournal of Archaeological Science
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 1998

Keywords

  • phytoliths
  • size distributions
  • field-flow fractionation
  • flow-programmed

EGS Disciplines

  • Anthropology

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