লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
microfossil
This term is used primarily within the specialized registers of micropaleontology and geology. It refers to biological remains—such as pollen, spores, or foraminifera—that require magnification for identification. Because these remains are often found in vast quantities within a single sediment sample, the term carries a connotation of statistical data and stratigraphic precision.
In a professional context, the word is used to describe markers for biostratigraphy, allowing scientists to date rock layers with high accuracy. It is distinct from macrofossils, which are visible to the naked eye, and is almost exclusively employed in scientific literature or academic discourse rather than casual conversation.
Meanings
Examples
The geologist examined the sediment sample for any sign of a microfossil.
Look at this slide. This microfossil is perfectly preserved.
Microfossils are essential for dating the age of rock layers.
I wonder if this tiny speck is actually a microfossil from the Cretaceous period.
The presence of a specific microfossil indicates that this area was once a shallow sea.
We need a higher magnification to identify this particular microfossil.
We need a higher magnification to identify this particular microfossil.
The core sample was rich in microfossils, providing a wealth of paleoclimate data.
Is it possible for a microfossil to survive such intense heat and pressure?