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Microfossil

Definition:

A microfossil refers to a small, often microscopic, fossilized organism or fragment that requires the use of a microscope for examination. Typically, microfossils are preserved in rocks, sediments, or ancient soils and provide valuable information about past environments, climate change, and the evolution of life.

Senses:

Noun

1. A small fossilized organism or fragment that can only be observed with the aid of a microscope.

Examples:

Noun

1. The paleontologist discovered several microfossils of marine plankton embedded in the sedimentary rock.
2. Scientists analyze microfossils to reconstruct ancient environments and understand past climatic conditions.
3. Using powerful microscopes, researchers study microfossils to uncover evolutionary patterns and relationships among organisms.

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