Pleistocene Stratigraphy in Southern Florida Based on Amino Acid Diagenesis in Fossil Mercenaria

Research Article| September 01, 1974 Pleistocene Stratigraphy in Southern Florida Based on Amino Acid Diagenesis in Fossil Mercenaria Richard M. Mitterer Richard M. Mitterer 1Institute for Geosciences, University of Texas at Dallas P.O. Box 688, Richardson, Texas 75080 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (1974) 2 (9): 425–428. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1974)2<425:PSISFB>2.0.CO;2 Article history first online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Richard M. Mitterer; Pleistocene Stratigraphy in Southern Florida Based on Amino Acid Diagenesis in Fossil Mercenaria. Geology 1974;; 2 (9): 425–428. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1974)2<425:PSISFB>2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Diagenetic conversion of isoleucine to alloisoleucine in shells of Mercenaria provides a quantitative geochemical aid for interpreting the Pleistocene sequence in southern Florida. At least seven different cycles of marine sedimentation, reflecting high sea levels, and seven unconformities, indicating low sea levels, are recorded. The technique can be applied to other Pleistocene deposits in the Atlantic Coastal Plain and could be a useful adjunct in Quaternary biostratigraphic interpretations. In addition, the alloisoleucine content provides an independent check on the validity of radiocarbon dates. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this article.