Dear Ana:
A helpful way to visualize the relationship of microbial activity to
other taphonomic forces (Two references from the same author) :
Miranda. M.E. Jans, C.M. Nielsen-Marsh, C.I. Smith, M.J. Collins, H.
Karsa (2004) Characterisation of microbial attack on archaeological
bone. Journal of Archaeological Science
Vol 31, Issue 1, January 2004, Pages 87-95
Jans, Miranda M. E. (2005) Histological characterisation of diagenetic
alteration of archaeological bone Amsterdam : Institute for Geo and
Bioarchaeology, Vrije Universiteit,
The histological observations don't related directly to what
zooarchaeologists observe on the surface of bones but help understand
the processes at work.
best,
Kate Moore
Quoting "Dr. Ana Belén Marín" <[log in to unmask]>:
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> Hi all,
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> Does anyone reference about fungus/bacteria activity in bones?
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> And, Merry Christmas and Happy 2012 to everyone!!
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> Best wishes,
> Ana
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