Pseudofossil
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any object, marking or impression that resembles a fossil but whose origin is non-biological.
"F illustrates unicellular forms preserved in fine-grained carbonate; it is uncertain whether these are actual microfossils or pseudofossils formed during crystallisation of the carbonate.[…]L-N appear to be charcoal-like pseudofossils."
Example
More examples"F illustrates unicellular forms preserved in fine-grained carbonate; it is uncertain whether these are actual microfossils or pseudofossils formed during crystallisation of the carbonate.[…]L-N appear to be charcoal-like pseudofossils."
Etymology
From pseudo- + fossil.
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