The Impact of recovery methods on taxonomic richness in Roman faunal assemblages. (25th October 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Trusler, A. K.
• Is Part Of: Archaeometry. Volume 56:Number 6(2014)
• Page Start: 1075
• Page End: 1084
• Publication Date: 2013-10-25
• Subjects: Archaeometry -- Periodicals; Archaeology -- Expertising -- Periodicals; 930.1
• DOI: 10.1111/arcm.12066
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-813X

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Recovery methods can affect species richness in faunal assemblages, which can in turn impact interpretations of diet. A comparison of sample size to species richness across faunal collections from screened and from unscreened deposits associated with Roman occupations clearly shows these influences. Not surprisingly, the rate of species input was higher for collections recovered using screening methods than for collections not recovered from screens. Syntheses of published data and comparative analyses of faunal assemblages must be cognizant of whether or not included assemblages were recovered using screens.</p> </abstract>