Plateforme MicroPal
The MicroPal Platform brings together a range of technical and scientific expertise aimed at analysing the taxonomic composition of biological samples from marine or terrestrial palaeoenvironments.
Backed by the PALEO team, it is available (1) to meet the research needs of all teams within the UMR EPOC and (2) to provide services outside the UMR (to other laboratories, consultancy firms, local authorities, etc.).
Managers
Scientific Lead
Linda Rossignol-Malaizé
Technical leaders
Muriel Georget
Applications / Expertises
Sample preparation
M. Georget, O. Ther, M. Lecomte, L. Devaux
Washing and sieving of samples for micropalaeontological analysis or chemical treatment.
Preparation of palynological slides
M. Georget, O. Ther, L. Devaux
Washing and chemical treatment of sediments. Mounting of residues on slides for microscopic examination.
Specific samples
L. Rossignol, M. Lecomte
Identification and sampling of specific species for geochemical analysis (¹⁴C dating, isotopic measurements, Mg/Ca ratio measurements, etc.).
Micropalaeontological analyses
L. Rossignol, F. Eynaud, X. Crosta, J. Bonnin, L. Londeix, M. Sanchez-Goni, A.-L. Daniau, S. Desprat, B. Malaizé
Identification and counting of microfossils (foraminifera, diatoms, dinoflagellates, coccoliths, pollen, microcharcoal) in marine, lacustrine or continental sediments. Reconstruction of environmental parameters.
Instruments
Palynological slide preparation laboratory.
Optical equipment (stereomicroscopes, microscopes, epifluorescence microscopes).
Scanning electron microscope.
Bibliographic references in taxonomy (1,500 books, 120,000 journals, 200,000 PDFs).
