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Table 1 & 2: Examples of the descriptors found within the International Code for Phytolith Nomenclature (ICPN), 2005, for use of naming phytoliths. Figure 1: A bulliform phytolith under a microscope, ©Henri-Georges Nation.

Quick Tips: Use of Phytoliths in Archaeology.

Phytoliths are a very important identification tool in identifying plants within ancient environments, often even classifying down to the species of the plant.

But firstly, what are phytoliths? As the name phytolith suggests, coming from the Greekphyto- meaning plants and lith- meaning stone, they are tiny (less than 50µm) siliceous particles which plants produce. These phytoliths are commonly found within sediments, and can last hundreds of years as they are made of inorganic substances that do not decay when the other organic parts of the plant decay. Phytoliths can also be extracted from residue left on many different artefacts such as teeth (within the dental calculus), tools (such as rocks, worked lithics, scrapers, flakes, etc.) and pottery.

Phytoliths can form numerous striking shapes within the plant cells (figure 1), which gives them a characteristic shape, thus aiding the identification of plants. Due to the vast number of shapes and sizes that phytoliths can come in, researchers compiled theInternational Code for Phytolith Nomenclature (ICPN), 2005. The ICPN was developed to create a standard protocol which is to be used during the process of naming and describing a new or known phytolith type, as well as a glossary of descriptors to help aid with the naming.

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The INFP, or “Idealist,” is a character that has a very active imagination. They tend to not only see the best in the people around them, but they may also be led to imagining characteristics and motives in others that simply aren’t there. Much like the INFJ, INFPs really dislike conflict and will go to great lengths to avoid an argument and see that everyone is happy. When a conflict does arise, this persona may have a profound emotional reaction. To outsiders, the outburst can see over the top and absurd, but the INFP has a very “internal” thought process in which they struggle to see the logical or factual side of things. They often go by their feelings rather than what science, facts, or logic suggests. Most individuals with this type of personality do not really care if their opinion is right, they simply care about how a situation or a person makes them feel. That is not to say that these individuals cannot be logical – they can, quite successfully, with self-training and abstract thought practices.

Aside from being introverted and internal, “idealists” can be very laid-back and intuitive of those around them. They can get a pretty good sense about a person’s true self (including motives) and are very thoughtful of their findings. INFPs make great listeners and because they are usually non-judgmental they are often sought out by friends who need to vent. This sort of individual may look for hidden meanings in the actions and words of others and may even go so far as to imagine a meaning where none lies. This is simply a result of the dreamer aspect of this personality shining through.

INFPs tend to be perfectionists and often strive to reach personal ideals that can be exhausting or even impossible to obtain. Teamwork is a difficult scenario for this person to be in because they often have higher goals or expectations for the project than the other team members; this can cause an INFP to come off as a control freak. In a relationship, this persona will be looking for inspiration, stimulation, and passion. They feed off of the emotions that others can generation within them. Although this type of individual may have difficulty expression his or her feelings through words, INFPs are great at writing down their feelings. Due to his or her keenly developed imagination, one such as this would likely make an excellent author.

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The INFP, or “Idealist,” is a character that has a very active imagination. They tend to not only see the best in the people around them, but they may also be led to imagining characteristics and motives in others that simply aren’t there. Much like the INFJ, INFPs really dislike conflict and will go to great lengths to avoid an argument and see that everyone is happy. When a conflict does arise, this persona may have a profound emotional reaction. To outsiders, the outburst can see over the top and absurd, but the INFP has a very “internal” thought process in which they struggle to see the logical or factual side of things. They often go by their feelings rather than what science, facts, or logic suggests. Most individuals with this type of personality do not really care if their opinion is right, they simply care about how a situation or a person makes them feel. That is not to say that these individuals cannot be logical – they can, quite successfully, with self-training and abstract thought practices.

Aside from being introverted and internal, “idealists” can be very laid-back and intuitive of those around them. They can get a pretty good sense about a person’s true self (including motives) and are very thoughtful of their findings. INFPs make great listeners and because they are usually non-judgmental they are often sought out by friends who need to vent. This sort of individual may look for hidden meanings in the actions and words of others and may even go so far as to imagine a meaning where none lies. This is simply a result of the dreamer aspect of this personality shining through.

INFPs tend to be perfectionists and often strive to reach personal ideals that can be exhausting or even impossible to obtain. Teamwork is a difficult scenario for this person to be in because they often have higher goals or expectations for the project than the other team members; this can cause an INFP to come off as a control freak. In a relationship, this persona will be looking for inspiration, stimulation, and passion. They feed off of the emotions that others can generation within them. Although this type of individual may have difficulty expression his or her feelings through words, INFPs are great at writing down their feelings. Due to his or her keenly developed imagination, one such as this would likely make an excellent author.

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ISTJ: put together, reserved, serious, judgmental

ISFJ: level-headed, sweet, submissive, overly cautious

INFJ: kind, reflective, withdrawn, overly sensitive

INTJ: intelligent, serious, impersonal, aloof

ISTP: independent, down-to-earth, undiplomatic, disconnected from others

ISFP: unique, carefree, overly sensitive, close-minded

INFP: dreamy, caring, spacey, overly sensitive

INTP: rational, pensive, critical, isolated

ESTP: fun, confident, superficial, aggressive 

ESFP: entertaining, spontaneous, vapid, superficial

ENFP: charming, enthusiastic, thoughtless, unreliable

ENTP: innovative, energetic, insensitive, scatterbrained

ESTJ: direct, confident, aggressive, unfeeling

ESFJ: friendly, helpful, bossy, controlling

ENFJ: energetic, diplomatic, unrealistic, overly sensitive