- taphonomic
- adjective see taphonomy
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
taphonomic
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taphonomic — See taphonomy. * * * … Universalium
taphonomic — adjective a) Of or pertaining to taphonomy. b) Caused by factors affecting an organisms remains after death. See Also: taphonomy … Wiktionary
taphonomic — taph·o·nom·ic … English syllables
taphonomic — adjective see taphonomy * * * taphonomˈic or taphonomˈical adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑taphonomy … Useful english dictionary
taphonomy — taphonomic /taf euh nom ik/, adj. taphonomist, n. /teuh fon euh mee/, n. Paleontol., Anthropol. 1. the circumstances and processes of fossilization. 2. the study of the environmental conditions affecting the preservation of animal or plant… … Universalium
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