“…Quantitative X-ray microanalysis of cryosections was performed as described previously (Hayatsu et al, 2012(Hayatsu et al, , 2014 using an analytical electron microscope (JEM 1230/MiniCup/EX-14033JTP: JEOL, Akishima, Tokyo, Japan) with a Be-stage holder or a cryotransfer holder (G626DH: Gatan, Tokyo, Japan), respectively. Elemental concentrations were calculated on the basis of the Peak/Background intensity ratio (P/B ratio) using the software NORAN System SIX (Thermo Electron Co., Middleton, WI, USA) and the concentrations were indicated in mmol /kg dry weight (DW).…”