MU Phytolith Classification System

The MU Phytolith Classification System was developed as a desktop identification aid, a hierarchical classification system, to provide consistency in classifying phytoliths. There are 25 major categories in the system, defined for the most part on cellular origin of phytoliths. The first link in the list, MU Phytolith Classification System Guide, provides useful information for using the system. Reading this is recommended for users. The other links open the various categories in the system; phytoliths types in each category are described and illustrated.

How to cite the classification system:
Pearsall, Deborah M. "The MU Phytolith Classification System." [http://phytolith.missouri.edu]

• MU Phytolith Classification System Guide
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 10 Part 1
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 10 Part 2
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 11
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 20
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 21
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 22
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 23
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 24
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 25
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 26
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 30 Part 1
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 30 Part 2
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 31
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 40 Part 1
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 40 Part 2
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 40 Part 3
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 50
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 60
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 70
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 80
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 90
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 100
• MU Phytolith Classification Catagory 110 to 160