Sciaridae in lake sediments: indicators of catchment and stream contribution to fossil insect assemblages

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2007
Authors:Heiri, O., Lotter A.F.
Journal:Journal of Paleolimnology
Volume:38
Pagination:183-189
Type of Article:article
Keywords:Diptera, Exoskeleton, Fossil assemblages, Holocene, Lake sediments, Norway, Sciaridae, Taphonomy
Abstract:

The larval head capsules of Sciaridae (black fungus gnats) are transported
into lakes from terrestrial habitats, in most cases via streams or
rivers, and preserve well in lake sediments

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