Biology Distribution and ecology Taphonomy and preservation Field
sampling and coring Laboratory procedures Data analysis and
interpretation Summary Acknowledgements References 9. Chrysophyte scales
and cysts. B. A. Zeeb & J. P. Smol 203 Introduction Taxonomy and
nomenclature Methods Paleolimnological applications Future research
directions Summary Acknowledgements References 10. Ebridians. A. Korhola
& J. P. Smol 225 Introduction Morphology, taxonomy and preservation in
the sediments Methodological aspects Brief history of use of ebridians
in palaeoecological research Indicator value and future research
priorities Summary Acknowledgements References 11. Phytoliths. D. R.
Piperno 235 Introduction and history Phytolith production and taxonomy
Laboratory methods Applications of phytolith analysis in lake sediments
Summary of the major results Other potential applications of phytoliths
in lake sediments Summary Acknowledgments References x 12. Freshwater
sponges. 253 T. M. Frost Introduction Sponge species and their
distribution Sponge life history Sponge spicules Paleolimnological
studies using freshwater sponges Techniques for assessing sponge
spicules in sediments Future applications of sponges in paleolimnology
Summary Acknowledgements References 13. Siliceous protozoan plates and
scales. M. S. V. Douglas & J. P. Smol 265 Introduction History and
taxonomy Ecology Paleoecological potential Laboratory methods Data
presentation Paleolimnological applications Other related siliceous
indicators Summary Acknowledgements References 14. Biogenic silica. D.J.
Conley & C.L Schelske 281 Introduction and history Methods Applications
Future directions Summary Acknowledgements References 15. Sedimentary
pigments.
