Concept information

biosphere > evolution > fossil

Preferred term

fossil  

Definition

  • Any remains, trace, or imprint of a plant or animal that has been preserved in the Earth's crust since some past geologic or prehistoric time.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3460

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