exoclinal

/ɛksəʊkˈlaɪnəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a type of fossil, especially one that originated outside the area where it is found

“The paleontologist studied exoclinal fossils found in the region.”

Synonyms

  • allochthon
  • allochthonous

Antonyms

  • autochthonous