index fossils

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index fossil
indeks fosil
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plural form of index fossil
index fossil
Any ancient remains of a plant or animal that lived during a specific geological period and that can be used to date the containing rocks
index fossil
a fossil known to have lived in a particular geologic age that can be used to date the rock layer in which it is found
index fossil
The fossil remains of an organism that lived in a particular geologic age, used to identify or date the rock or rock layer in which it is found. Also called guide fossil