English Dictionary

trace fossil

名詞

(paleontology) A type of fossil reflecting the reworking of sediments and hard substrates by organisms, rather than the physical remains of the organism itself. This includes structures such as burrows, trails, impressions, coprolites and borings.

日本語の意味

生物が堆積物や硬い地層を改変することによって形成される化石。実体の残骸ではなく、巣穴、通路、足跡、糞石、または掘られた穴などの痕跡が保存されたものを指します。

The paleontologist carefully documented the trace fossil discovered in the sandstone, noting the burrow patterns and ripple marks.

古生物学者は砂岩で発見された痕跡化石を慎重に記録し、巣穴の模様や波紋の跡を詳しく観察した。

意味（1）

(paleontology) A type of fossil reflecting the reworking of sediments and hard substrates by organisms, rather than the physical remains of the organism itself. This includes structures such as burrows, trails, impressions, coprolites and borings.

trace fossils （ plural ）