Identification of ambiguous fossil bone remains following 13C and 15N isotopic signals on bone collagen

[Abstract] In this paper we deal with an useful application of isotopic studies on fossil bone remains. Following δ1 3C and δ1 5N signals recorded in bone collagen, it is possible to classify into the proper taxon some doubtful remains. Thus, three fossil ribs from Liñares site (Galicia, NW Iberian...

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Main Authors: Vila, Marta, López González, F., Grandal-d'Anglade, Aurora
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Universidade da Coruña 2001
Subjects:
Ursus spelaeus
Cervus elaphus
Ursus arctos
Stable isotopes
D1 3C
D1 5N
Fósiles
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2183/6509
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Summary:[Abstract] In this paper we deal with an useful application of isotopic studies on fossil bone remains. Following δ1 3C and δ1 5N signals recorded in bone collagen, it is possible to classify into the proper taxon some doubtful remains. Thus, three fossil ribs from Liñares site (Galicia, NW Iberian Peninsula) have been correctly classified as belonging to Cervus elaphus L., taking into account both some previous works on its isotopic signatures as well as morphological data.

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