trace fossil
(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
Antonyms
body fossil; skeletal fossil; mineralized remains
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