carpolith

/ˈkɑːrpəˌlɪθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A fossilized pollen grain or spore, typically found in a geological deposit such as a fossilized plant fragment or a rock layer.

“The fossilized pollen grains discovered in the ancient rock formations were likely carpoliths.”

Synonyms

  • fossilized plant fragment
  • pollen grain
  • spore

Antonyms

  • living pollen grain
  • modern plant spore