Spreite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spreite is a noun meaning (geology) A sedimentary lamina caused by animal behaviour.
Meaning
(geology) A sedimentary lamina caused by animal behaviour.
Example Sentences
The upper part of bivalve-generated burrows includes the siphon trace (one or two siphons) that extends from the body cavity to the sediment/water interface, and any protrusive spreiten above the shell.
Word Forms
- spreites
- spreiten
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spile, spready, sploot, spilth, spur, spawl.
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