An Investigation of Microscopic Calcareous Spherulites from Herbivore Dungs
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11897858 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Matthew Canti (English Heritage, corresponding author), M G Canti |
| Year | 1997 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 219-231 |
| Publication date | 1997-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Archaeological Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0305-4403 • E-ISSN: 1095-9238 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1006/jasc.1996.0105 |
| OpenAlex | W2068525284 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 114 |
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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| Unique citing works | 114 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3,93 |
| Citation span | 1997 - 2026 (30) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | Yes |
| Citation types | Neutral: 109 |