Acritarch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈækɹɪtɑː(ɹ)k/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acritarch is a noun meaning (paleontology, palynology) Any small, non-acid-soluble (i.e. non-carbonate, non-siliceous) organic fossil that cannot be classified.
Meaning
(paleontology, palynology) Any small, non-acid-soluble (i.e. non-carbonate, non-siliceous) organic fossil that cannot be classified.
Example Sentences
Acritarchs represent some of the earliest evidence of life on Earth.
Word Forms
- acritarchs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include micropalaeontology, archaeozoon, archivore, acerathere, micropaleontology, archaeostracan.
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