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Fields of Study > paleontology > fossils > microfossils
Preferred Term:

microfossils

Definition:
Very small fossils which are identified and studied using microscopy, such as preserved microorganisms, nannoplankton, skeletons of protists, shells, pollen grains, and teeth.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
fossils
Entry Terms:
  • nanofossils
  • nannofossils
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/207405
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