book chapter

Parasite analysis of prehistoric coprolites from Chaco Canyon

biocultural approach to human burials from Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, by Nancy J. Aikins • (9) • Published In 1986 • Pages: 177-186

By: Reinhard, Karl J., Clary, Karen.

Abstract
Reinhard and Clary analyzed twenty coprolites collected from Chaco Canyon many years earlier. They examined the specimens for parasites and found two helminth species.
Subjects
Morbidity
Laboratory analysis of materials other than dating methods in archaeology
Fauna
Post depositional processes in archaeological sites
tradition
Early Anasazi
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Physical Anthropologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2011
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
1025-850 BP (AD 975-1150)
Coverage Place
Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, United States
Notes
by Karl J. Reinhard and Karen H. Clary
LCCN
86603125
LCSH
Paleopathology--New Mexico--Chaco Canyon
Pueblo Indians--Antiquities
Chaco Canyon (N.M.)--Antiquities
New Mexico--Antiquities