Law, M 
ORCID: 0000-0002-6127-5353 and Davies, P
(2018)
'Land and freshwater molluscs.'
In: López Varela, S.L, ed.
The encyclopedia of archaeological sciences.
Wiley-Blackwell.
ISBN 9780470674611
doi: 10.1002/9781119188230.saseas0339
Abstract
The shells of land and freshwater molluscs are often preserved in archaeological deposits where pH is high. Many species have well‐known ecological tolerances, allowing assemblages of shells to be used as proxies for past environments, especially in deposits where pollen is not preserved. The dispersal of species may also function as a proxy for human migration and/or trade. Some species are also edible, or used in traditional medicine. Shells can be suitable for isotopic analysis, or for scientific dating.
| Item Type: | Book Chapter or Section |
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| Subjects: | C Auxiliary Sciences of History > CC Archaeology |
| Divisions: | School of Sciences Chancelry and Research Management |
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| Date Deposited: | 31 Dec 2018 19:17 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Mar 2023 05:30 |
| URI / Page ID: | https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/11856 |
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