Predominance of hexamethylated 6-methyl branched glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers in the Mariana Trench: source and environmental implication

<p>Branched glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers (brGDGTs) are useful molecular indicators for organic carbon (OC) sources and the paleoenvironment. Their application in marine environments, however, is complicated because of a mixed terrestrial and marine source. Here, we examined brGDGTs in...

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Main Authors: W. Xiao, Y. Wang, Y. Liu, X. Zhang, L. Shi, Y. Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2020-04-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:https://www.biogeosciences.net/17/2135/2020/bg-17-2135-2020.pdf