期刊
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
卷 36, 期 7, 页码 1557-1564出版社
ACADEMIC PRESS LTD- ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.jas.2009.03.017
关键词
Minimum number of individuals; Non-repetitive elements; Shell midden; Archaeomalacology
资金
- National Science Foundation [0715388]
- Quaternary Research Center
- Department of Anthropology of the University of Washington
- Division Of Behavioral and Cognitive Sci
- Direct For Social, Behav & Economic Scie [0715388] Funding Source: National Science Foundation
MNI calculations for archaeological molluscs that rely on counts of non-repetitive elements (NREs) are popular for their analytic speed and efficiency. Yet the reliability of this approach as compared to 'traditionally' calculated MNI has not been explored. Here, I examine these approaches using data from the Caribbean coastal midden site of Grand Bay, Carriacou. Results Suggest that an NRE-based approach to MNI calculation can be unreliable under certain circumstances. in addition, dependence on the NRE-based method may hinder the integration of invertebrate with vertebrate data, obscuring a holistic understanding of prehistoric diet and resource exploitation. These findings are discussed in relation to practical constraints and fulfillment of zooarchaeo logical goals. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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