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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. paleontology
  3. fossils
  4. microfossils

Preferred term

microfossils

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Very small fossils which are identified and studied using microscopy, such as preserved microorganisms, nannoplankton, skeletons of protists, shells, pollen grains, and teeth.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • nannofossils
  • nanofossils

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/207405

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