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Biological Techniques in Archaeology1

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 June 2018

Charles L. Douglas
Charles L. Douglas*
Affiliation:
Wetherill Mesa Archeological Project, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
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Abstract

Analysis of color and cuticular patterns of mammalian hair and examination of epidermal plant cells may be used to identify fragmentary remains from archaeological sites when standard taxonomic procedures cannot be applied. The techniques described will help the non-biologist decide when to request assistance from the specialist. An inexpensive apparatus for taking photomicrographs is described.

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4 Techniques
Information
Memoirs of the Society for American Archaeology , Volume 19: Contributions of the Wetherill Mesa Archeological Project , October 1965 , pp. 193 - 201
Copyright
Copyright © Society for American Archaeology 1965 

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Footnotes

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This is Contribution No. 24 of the Wetherill Mesa Archeological Project.

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