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Studies of fossil pollen, spores, algae. Site has images and links.
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Paleopalynology at UofC Geo&Geophys fossil pollen, spores, algae Paleopalynology is the study of organic-walled microfossils. Usually this means fossil plant pollen and spores, and in marine environments, single-celled algae. It also includes other groups like scolecodonts (annelid worm jaws chitinozoa, fungal spores, and the organic linings of foraminifera...Online version of the glossary created to summarise and explain palynological terminology.
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Glossary of Pollen and Spore Terminology Introduction Second and revised edition by Peter Hoen PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION Please read this preface before going to the other parts of the GLOSSARY. There are some important changes since the previous web-edition. IMPORTANT NOTICE All the pages of...Featuring links, definitions, illustrations, and a "Pollen Grain of the Month".
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PALYNOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Y is the branch of science dealing with microscopic, decay-resistant remains of certain plants and animals. It has many applications including archaeological palynology, Quaternary palynology and stratigraphic palynology. Olneya tesota Lee Sola REGULAR FEATURES Definitions Illustrations Pollen Grain of the...A non-profit organization that promotes education and research in the science of palynology, the study of spores, pollen and certain algae.
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American Association of Stratigraphic Palynologists Welcome to the home page of the American Association of Stratigraphic Palynologists, Inc AASP AASP was established in 1967 by a group of 32 founding members to promote the science of palynology in academia and industry. Today AASP has a...Article on the use of Palynology in criminal investigations.
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Forensic Palynology: A New Way to Catch Crooks By Bryant and Mildenhall Studies of palynomorphs trapped in materials associated with criminal or civil investigations are slowly gaining recognition as valuable forensic techniques. Today, the country of New Zealand leads the world in the use of forensic palynology, and the acceptance of this...Worldwide research and consultancy in palynology and organic petrology at Trinity College Dublin, especially on the Devonian and Carboniferous. Site includes Ph.D. projects and publications.
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Group undertakes academic research and consultancy projects worldwide with special reference to Devonian Carboniferous palynology and biostratigraphy, organic petrology, maturation and hydrocarbon source rock studies Maintained by Geoff Clayton, last updated 6th August 2005...A society of palynologists in the Scandinavian countries. Publishes the journal GRANA, World Pollen and Spore Flora (WPSF) and the Newsletter Palynonytt.
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About facilities, research, and graduate education opportunities.
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Welcome to the Centre for Palynology at The University of Sheffield Environmental and Geological Sciences The University of Sheffield Animal and Plant Sciences maintained by m.g.cooper and c.wellman, last updated on the 28th July 2000...Paleobotanical and palynological holdings of the museum. Site contains type collection information, publications data and image gallery.
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Paleobotany and Palynology Cenozoic paleobotany through the introduction of new methods and approaches for investigation of floristic and climatic change and the evolution of various groups of pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Sessions will be held at the conference facilities of the Paramount Plaza...A collection of Palynology links.
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CAP: World Wide Web Sites for Palynologists The following list contains a selection of mainly WWW sites which may contain information of relevance to palynologists. If you know of sites that should be added to this list, please send a message to Alwynne B. Beaudoin. For sites...Group report.
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Palynology Group. The Micropalaeontological Society TMS The meeting will be held at the Laboratory of Palynology and Palaeobotony, Utrecht University, 9th-10th March, 2006. Archive meeting reports Reports from previous Palynology meetings: APLF-TMS-LSPG 2005, Joint Meeting 2004, XI International Palynological Congress, July 2004. More Dinoflagellate cysts from...Searchable palynological database from the Department of Ultrastructure Research and Palynology, University of Vienna, Austria.
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PalDat Homepage worldwide largest database and most comprehensive resource on pollen and palynology An online publication of the Society for the promotion of palynological Research in Austria At present PalDat provides 6861 pictures of 940 species, belonging to 569 genera. New with this update: 17 speciesAndrosace carnea, Epipactis purpurata, Guzmania acuminata, Hesperis matronalis,...A searchable collection of pollen data from around the world
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Fossil and Surface Pollen Data WDC for Paleoclimatology Dictionary for your region of interest based on the pollen-types in the Global Pollen Database. Pollen grains which are washed or blown into lakes can accumulate in sediments and provide a record of past vegetation. Different types of pollen in...