| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| : | 2009 |
| Authors: | G. A. King, M. Gilbert, T. P., Willerslev, E., Collins, M. J., Kenward, H. |
| Journal: | Journal of Archaeological Science |
| Volume: | 36 |
| Pagination: | 1179-1183 |
| Date Published: | May |
| : | 0305-4403 |
| : | Sitophilus granarius |
| : | We report the recovery of short fragments of PCR amplifiable ancient DNA from exoskeletal fragments of the grain weevil Sitophilus granarius (L.) extracted from Roman and medieval deposits in Northern England. If DNA preservation in archaeological insect remains is widespread then many applications in the spheres of evolutionary studies and archaeology can be conceived, some of which are outlined. [copyright] 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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