Seasonal patterns in bivalve shells: a search based on ion beam analysis and electron microscopy

dc.contributor.author	Trompetter, W. J
dc.date.accessioned	2011-08-25T21:14:49Z
dc.date.accessioned	2022-10-30T18:39:08Z
dc.date.available	2011-08-25T21:14:49Z
dc.date.available	2022-10-30T18:39:08Z
dc.date.copyright	1991
dc.date.issued	1991
dc.identifier.uri	https://ir.wgtn.ac.nz/handle/123456789/25888
dc.description.abstract	This project investigates Tuatua shells, searching for a seasonal pattern that would be retained within the shell. Strontium and calcium concentration profiles are measured using a proton microprobe and the shell microstructure is investigated using an electron microscope. Once a seasonal variation is established then it can be used for various purposes such as the seasonal dating and age determination of shells. If strontium is not adversely affected by diagenesis (aging effects) then fossil shells may unlock a wealth of information on ancient lunar and solar periods. They may also reveal what ancient climates were like.	en_NZ
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dc.language.iso	en_NZ
dc.publisher	Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington	en_NZ
dc.title	Seasonal patterns in bivalve shells: a search based on ion beam analysis and electron microscopy	en_NZ
dc.type	Text	en_NZ
vuwschema.type.vuw	Awarded Research Masters Thesis	en_NZ
thesis.degree.discipline	Physics	en_NZ
thesis.degree.grantor	Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington	en_NZ
thesis.degree.level	Masters	en_NZ

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