Potential biases in sampling design and interpretation of intra-tooth isotope analysis

International Journal of Osteoarchaeology

Volumn 13, Issue 1-2, 2003, Pages 3-10

  Balasse, M ^a  

^a Laboratoire d'Anatomie Comparee   (France)

Author keywords

Enamel; Environmental and dietary reconstruction; Intra tooth analysis; Mineralization; Stable isotopes

Indexed keywords

EID: 3042760194     PISSN: 1047482X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/oa.656     Document Type: Article

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