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stable isotope analysis

Subcategory: molecular
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 2

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Description

Carbon and nitrogen stable isotope analysis of ant tissues to determine trophic position and dietary composition. Involves specimen preparation, drying, grinding, and mass spectrometry analysis.

Typical Equipment

  • drying oven
  • grinding equipment
  • 5×9mm tins
  • UC Irvine Stable Isotope Ratio and Mass Spectrometry Facility

Output Measurements

  • δ¹⁵N
  • δ¹³C
  • C:N ratio
  • percent C
  • percent N

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

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Progressive sensitivity of trophic levels to warming underlies an elevational gradient in ant–aphid mutualism strength

2019Oikosusing