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Near-daily reconstruction of tropical intertidal limpet life-history using secondary-ion mass spectrometry

Earth Sciences

Near-daily reconstruction of tropical intertidal limpet life-history using secondary-ion mass spectrometry

A. Mau, E. C. Franklin, et al.

This fascinating research by Anthony Mau, Erik C. Franklin, Kazu Nagashima, Gary R. Huss, Angelica R. Valdez, Philippe N. Nicodemus, and Jon-Paul Bingham uses advanced SIMS analysis to unlock the secrets of tropical intertidal climatology through the shells of limpets. Discover how these insights on growth patterns could change our understanding of seasonal climates!

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Abstract
This study uses secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) analysis of oxygen isotopes in the shells of Hawaiian intertidal limpets (*Cellana sandwicensis*) to reconstruct near-daily life-history patterns and explore tropical intertidal climatology. The research develops a method for interpreting seasonal growth patterns and longevity in limpets, providing a high-resolution proxy for tropical intertidal climate.
Publisher
Communications Earth & Environment
Published On
Aug 23, 2021
Authors
Anthony Mau, Erik C. Franklin, Kazu Nagashima, Gary R. Huss, Angelica R. Valdez, Philippe N. Nicodemus, Jon-Paul Bingham
Tags
SIMS analysis
oxygen isotopes
Hawaiian limpets
intertidal climatology
seasonal growth patterns
tropical climate
life-history patterns
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