Comparison of Faunal Scavenging of Submerged Carrion in Two Seasons at a Depth of 170 m, in the Strait of Georgia, British Columbia

Comparison of Faunal Scavenging of Submerged Carrion in Two Seasons at a Depth of 170 m, in the Strait of Georgia, British Columbia

The taphonomy of carcasses submerged in the ocean is little understood, yet it is extremely important ecologically and forensically. The objectives of this study were to determine the fate of pig carcasses as human proxies in the Strait of Georgia at 170 m in spring and fall. Using Ocean Networks Ca...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gail S. Anderson, Lynne S. Bell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
submergence
marine
amphipods
taphonomy
forensic
arthropods
underwater cabled laboratory
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/8/1/33

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http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/8/1/33

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