Paleonet: When is it a "dig"?

[Daley, Gwen Marie]

I agree with Rich and Roy that a dig is something other people do in the field. Perhaps the difference in terminology runs between geology-trained paleontologists (mostly micropaleontologists and invertebrate paleontologists) and the rest of y'all? I've never heard a geologist describe any of their-field associated excavations as a "dig" either, no matter how extensive. YMMV, of course.

Gwen


-----Original Message-----
From: Paleonet on behalf of Lane, Harold R.
Sent: Mon 6/16/2014 7:39 AM
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Subject: Re: Paleonet: When is it a "dig"?
 
Microfossil paleontologists/palynologists wield picks and shovels all the time to obtain fresh, unweathered samples.   We have never called that a dig.  Certainly we don't qualify for Norm's definition, which to me seems the correct one.

Rich

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From: Paleonet [mailto:paleonet-bounces at nhm.ac.uk] On Behalf Of Roy Plotnick
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2014 8:55 PM
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Subject: Paleonet: When is it a "dig"?

Paleofolks:
As an invertebrate paleontologist, I often tell people I don't go on "digs" but conduct "field work."  I know archeologists use the term "dig," and I often see the term associated with dinosaur work, but I was wondering if anyone has ever discussed when collecting fossils at a locality becomes a "dig."  Is it indeed discipline based?  Comments appreciated - Roy _______________________________________________
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