- micro-microfossil
- микро-микроископаемое
English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
microfossil — noun a fossil that must be studied microscopically • Hypernyms: ↑fossil * * * microfossil, fracture, fracturing, gamete see micro 1 … Useful english dictionary
micro- — a combining form with the meanings small (microcosm; microgamete), very small in comparison with others of its kind (microcassette; microlith), too small to be seen by the unaided eye (microfossil; microorganism), dealing with extremely minute… … Universalium
microfossil — /muy kroh fos il/, n. a fossil so small that it can be studied and identified only with a microscope. Cf. macrofossil. [1920 25; MICRO + FOSSIL] * * * … Universalium
Micropaleontology — Fusulinid (Triticites) from the Plattsmouth Chert, Red Oak, Iowa (Permian). Micropaleontology (also sometimes spelled as micropalaeontology) is the branch of paleontology that studies microfossils. Contents … Wikipedia
Evolutionary history of life — Although evidence of early life is scarce and often difficult to interpret, it appears that life appeared on Earth relatively soon (on the geologic time scale) after the planet had cooled enough for liquid water to be present. The dominant theory … Wikipedia
Fire — For other uses, see Fire (disambiguation). An outdoor fire using wood, termed a bonfire … Wikipedia
micr- — combining form or micro Etymology: Middle English micro , from Latin, from Greek mikr , mikro , from mikros, smikros small, short; akin to Old English smēalīc careful, exquisite, Old High German smāhi small, low, Old Norse smār small, and perhaps … Useful english dictionary
Foraminifera — Taxobox name = Foraminifera fossil range = fossil range|600 image width = 200px image caption = Live Ammonia tepida (Rotaliida) domain = Eukaryota regnum = Rhizaria superphylum = Retaria phylum = Foraminifera phylum authority = d Orbigny, 1826… … Wikipedia
Macrofossil — Macrofossils (occasionally spelled macro fossil ) are preserved organic remains large enough to be visible without a microscope. Most fossils discussed in the article Fossil are macrofossils. Macrofossil contrasted with Microfossil The term… … Wikipedia
Fossil — For other uses, see Fossil (disambiguation). Three small ammonite fossils, each approximately 1.5 cm across … Wikipedia
Paleontology — Palaeontology redirects here. For the scientific journal, see Palaeontology (journal). Paleontology studies the entire history of life on Earth. Paleontology (pronounced /ˌpælɪɒnˈtɒlədʒi/; British: palaeontology; from Greek: παλαιός… … Wikipedia