taphonomy
Definition
noun. 1 the circumstances and processes of fossilization; 2 the study of the processes affecting an organism after death that result in its fossilization
Example Sentence
Russian scientist Ivan Efremov introduced the word taphonomy to paleontology.
Synonyms
study of fossilization; process of fossilization; study of decaying organisms
Antonyms
study of living organisms
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