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An Investigation of Microscopic Calcareous Spherulites from Herbivore Dungs

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ID11897858
AuthorsMatthew Canti (English Heritage, corresponding author), M G Canti
Year1997
Volume24
Issue3
Pages219-231
Publication date1997-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Archaeological Science (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0305-4403 • E-ISSN: 1095-9238
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1006/jasc.1996.0105
OpenAlexW2068525284
LanguageEN
Citations received114

Arboreal locomotion · Biology · Botany · Calcareous · Calcium carbonate · Composite material · Grazing · Herbaceous plant · Herbivore · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Archaeology and Rock Art Studies · Geology and Paleoclimatology Research · Materials Science · Ecology

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Citation span1997 - 2026 (30)
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