Phytoliths, which are microscopic particles of silica that form within plants, serve as evidence of plant consumption when found embedded in the calculus of teeth.

Authors

• Person: Sandra J. Ackerman Organization: American Scientist
  Reviewing the Prehistoric Menu | American Scientist

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• Reviewing the Prehistoric Menu | American Scientist www.americanscientist.org Sandra J. Ackerman · American Scientist via serper

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• silica concept