Backscattered Electron Imaging of Fossils Exceptionally-Preserved as Organic Compressions

Other| February 01, 2002 Backscattered Electron Imaging of Fossils Exceptionally-Preserved as Organic Compressions PATRICK J. ORR; PATRICK J. ORR 1Department of Geology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar STUART L. KEARNS; STUART L. KEARNS 2Department of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol, Queen's Road, Bristol BS8 1RJ, UK Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar DEREK E.G. BRIGGS DEREK E.G. BRIGGS 2Department of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol, Queen's Road, Bristol BS8 1RJ, UK Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information PATRICK J. ORR 1Department of Geology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland STUART L. KEARNS 2Department of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol, Queen's Road, Bristol BS8 1RJ, UK DEREK E.G. BRIGGS 2Department of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol, Queen's Road, Bristol BS8 1RJ, UK Publisher: SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology Accepted: 14 Aug 2001 First Online: 03 Mar 2017 Online ISSN: 1938-5323 Print ISSN: 0883-1351 Society for Sedimentary Geology PALAIOS (2002) 17 (1): 110–117. https://doi.org/10.1669/0883-1351(2002)017<0110:BEIOFE>2.0.CO;2 Article history Accepted: 14 Aug 2001 First Online: 03 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Permissions Search Site Citation PATRICK J. ORR, STUART L. KEARNS, DEREK E.G. BRIGGS; Backscattered Electron Imaging of Fossils Exceptionally-Preserved as Organic Compressions. PALAIOS 2002;; 17 (1): 110–117. doi: https://doi.org/10.1669/0883-1351(2002)017<0110:BEIOFE>2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyPALAIOS Search Advanced Search Abstract Backscattered electron imaging of fossils exceptionally-preserved as organic compressions reveals anatomical details that are not evident either under incident light or in secondary electron images. The method can be used to differentiate between anatomical features that are superimposed, lack relief, and compressed essentially to a single plane. In situ observation is possible, removing the need to liberate the fossil from the matrix by either chemical or physical means, both of which have their limitations. Fossils exceptionally preserved, at least in part, as organic compressions are characteristic of a large number of Konservat Lagerstätten, and the method has significant potential for elucidating aspects of their morphology. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.