Stable isotopic analysis of fossil chironomids as an approach to environmental reconstruction: state of development and future challenges
Remains of chironomid larvae, especially their strongly sclerotized head capsules, can be found abundantly and well preserved in most lake sediment records. These remains mainly consist of chitin and proteins and, since their chemical composition does not seem to be strongly affected by decompositio...
| Published in: | Fauna Norvegica |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology
2012-10-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.ntnu.no/ojs/index.php/fauna_norvegica/article/view/1436 |