Definitions

1. noun

A fossil that has not been preserved in a good state of preservation, but has been found, often in a less-than-perfect condition, in the earth.

“The archaeologists carefully extracted the subfossil from the sedimentary rock.”

2. adjective

Relating to a fossil that has not been preserved in a good state of preservation.

“The subfossil remains of the ancient creature provided valuable insights into its evolution.”