Paleoburrow
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A burrow formed by an animal of the ancient past, usually referring to the large tunnels excavated by giant armadillos and ground sloths now preserved as ichnofossils.
"Large paleoburrows and crotovines (see Chapter 6) have recently received renewed interest in the literature."
Example
More examples"Large paleoburrows and crotovines (see Chapter 6) have recently received renewed interest in the literature."
Etymology
From paleo- + burrow.
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