Phytoliths Are Useful in Identifying the Plants Used by Ancient

question 17

Multiple Choice

Phytoliths are useful in identifying the plants used by ancient people because:

• A) they are durable
• B) they are abundant
• C) they are species-specific
• D) all of the above

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