Do δ15N and δ13C values of feces reflect the isotopic composition of diets in small mammals

作者: Y.T. Hwang , J.S. Millar , F.J. Longstaffe

DOI: 10.1139/Z07-019

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摘要: The stable isotope composition of carbon and nitrogen in feces can be a useful tool for reconstructing diet. To examine whether the isotopic reflect those diet, we determine...

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