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Article: Chemical taphonomy of biomineralized tissues

Publication: Palaeontology
Volume: 56
Part: 3
Publication Date: May 2013
Page(s): 475 – 486
Author(s): Clive N. Trueman
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TRUEMAN, C. N. 2013. Chemical taphonomy of biomineralized tissues. Palaeontology, 56, 3, 475–486.

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