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Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

2013

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Degradation Of Algal Palynomorphs On 34-Yr-Old Microscope Slides, Lynn A. Brant Jan 2013

Degradation Of Algal Palynomorphs On 34-Yr-Old Microscope Slides, Lynn A. Brant

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

Reexamination of 34-yr-old microscope slides of palynological preparations reveals the loss and degradation of algal palynomorphs, in particular the green alga Pediastrum and the desmid Pleurotaenium. Results from this study suggest that great caution should be used when referring co archived palynological slides.

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