Article
Elucidation of Size Patterning in Phytolith Assemblages by Field-Flow Fractionation
Journal of Archaeological Science
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1006/jasc.1997.0244
Disciplines
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.
Citation Information
Beau T. Hansen, Mark G. Plew and Martin Schimpf. "Elucidation of Size Patterning in Phytolith Assemblages by Field-Flow Fractionation" Journal of Archaeological Science (1998) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/martin_schimpf/28/