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Forensic Palynology

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PALYNOLOGY: The branch of science concerned with the study of pollen, spores , and similar palynomorphs, living and fossil. Term suggested by Hyde & Williams (1944). Etymol. Greek "to strew or sprinkle", suggestive of "fine meal" cognate with Latin pollen, "fine flour, dust."
-Definition from The University of Arizona

For futher information on Forensic Palynology you can contact Vaughn Bryant at:
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More information can also be found at these websites:
Dallas Mildenhall's page
Dr. Terry J. Hutter
University of Arizona
Lynne Milne
 

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