stable isotope analysis

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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

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