exostrae

/ɛksəˈstreɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

a layer or zone of fossils or rock fragments found in sedimentary rocks, especially in a cliff or a cliff face.

“The exostrata in the cliff face revealed a rich history of the region’s geological past.”

Synonyms

  • layer
  • stratum
  • zone

Antonyms

  • endostrata