Concept information
Preferred term
palynology
Definition
- Palynology is the study of microorganisms and microscopic fragments of mega-organisms that are composed of acid-resistant organic material and occur in sediments, sedimentary rocks, and even some metasedimentary rocks. Palynomorphs are the microscopic, acid-resistant organic remains and debris produced by a wide variety of plants, animals, and Protista that have existed since the late Proterozoic. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palynology)
Broader concept
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/QX8-QS4NVRHN-7
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