Experimental evidence that clay inhibits bacterial decomposers: Implications for preservation of organic fossils

<p>Exceptionally preserved organic fossils are commonly associated with clay-rich horizons or directly with clay minerals. It has been posited that interactions between clay minerals and organic tissues inhibit enzymatic reactions or protect carcasses in such a way that decay is impeded. Howev...

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Hlavní autoři: McMahon, S, Anderson, R, Saupe, E, Briggs, D
Médium: Journal article
Vydáno: Geological Society of America 2016