trace fossil

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(trace-fos-sil) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a type of fossil that provides evidence of the activities of ancient organisms, such as footprints, burrows, or feces.

Example Sentence

The paleontologists were excited to discover a trace fossil that showed the path of a dinosaur.

More Example Sentences

Trace fossils like footprints can reveal a lot about the behavior and movement of ancient creatures.

Synonyms

ichnofossil; trackway; burrow

Antonyms

body fossil; skeletal fossil; mineralized remains

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