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Identifying seaweed consumption by sheep using isotope analysis of their bones and teeth

Modern reference δ13C and δ15N values and their archaeological implications

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ID11901016
AuthorsMagdalena Blanz (0000-0003-0195-6744, University of Aberdeen, corresponding author), Ingrid Mainland (0000-0002-9701-8092, University of the Highlands and Islands), Michael Richards (0000-0001-5274-8887, Simon Fraser University), M Balasse (0000-0003-1925-5110, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique), Philippa Ascough (0000-0001-6529-2903, Scottish Enterprise), Jesse Wolfhagen (0000-0002-1354-4870, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History), Mark A Taggart (0000-0002-0649-8490, Environmental Research Institute), Jörg Feldmann (0000-0002-0524-8254, University of Aberdeen)
Year2020
Volume118
Pages105140-105140
Publication date2020-04-24
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Archaeological Science (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0305-4403 • E-ISSN: 1095-9238
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.jas.2020.105140
OpenAlexW3016174916
LanguageEN
Citations received14
References cited81

Algae · Archaeology · Biology · Consumption (sociology · Domestication · Ecosystem · Geography · Herbivore · Isotope analysis · Kelp · Stable isotope ratio · Terrestrial ecosystem · Terrestrial plant · Vegetation (pathology · δ13C · δ15N · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Isotope Analysis in Ecology · Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies · Ecology

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Unique citing works14
Citations per year2,33
Citation span2020 - 2026 (7)
Citation velocitycurrent
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