Artículo
An experimental approach to the palynology of cave deposits
Fecha de publicación:
05/09/2000
Editorial:
John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Revista:
Journal Of Quaternary Science
ISSN:
0267-8179
Idioma:
Inglés
Tipo de recurso:
Artículo publicado
Clasificación temática:
Resumen
Surface sediment, speleothems, and bat guano from two adjacent, topographically different cave sites in eastern Spain have been studied palynologically to elucidate the potential of cave sediments for palaeoenvironmental reconstruction. A cave opening with a large entrance and constant width presented far fewer problems of alteration in the pollen assemblages than a sac‐like cave opening with a constricted entrance. Pollen concentration is linked primarily to the amount of pollen input rather than to the result of post‐depositional alteration. Sampling should be undertaken away from parietal and rear areas and avoiding moisture zones. Lateral differences in the pollen spectra indicate that sampling should be on the basis of a multiple‐profile approach and selection of dry rather than wet sediments. If these procedures are followed, within‐cave sediments can realistically reflect not only local but also regional vegetation of the site.
Palabras clave:
Palaeoecology
,
Palynology
,
Caves
,
Taphonomy
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Spain
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Articulos(IIMYC)
Articulos de INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES MARINAS Y COSTERAS
Articulos de INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES MARINAS Y COSTERAS
Citación
Navarro Camacho, C. ; Carrión, J. S.; Navarro, J.; Munuera, M.; Prieto, Aldo Raul; An experimental approach to the palynology of cave deposits; John Wiley & Sons Ltd; Journal Of Quaternary Science; 15; 6; 5-9-2000; 603-619
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