Dear list members,
I am currently working on a project using C and N stable isotope
analysis to determine the foraging behaviour of small mammals collected
from Honduras. I have a small number of putative prey items including
seeds, fruits and funghi which I would also like to include as SIA
samples. However, to do so the laboratory that will run my samples
require an estimate of %C and %N to allow for appropriate standard
preparation.
I was wondering if any list members might have some data on %N and %C
for these types of prey items, particularly from tropical forests, that
they would be willing to share. Species is not so much of an issue at
this point, I am mainly interested in getting an idea of the range of
values.
Many thanks in advance for any help you can provide
Mark Ravinet
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Mark Ravinet
Postdoctoral researcher
School of Biological Sciences
Queens University Belfast
Medical Biology Centre
97 Lisburn Road, Belfast
BT9 7BL
Mob: +447841675863
Email: [email protected]
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