taphonomy
/tæˈfɒnəmi/
taphonomy noun: the study of the fate of the remains of organisms after they die, especially the study of fossilization.
Noun
taphonomy (countable and uncountable, plural taphonomies)
- The study of the fate of the remains of organisms after they die, especially the study of fossilization.
- These characteristics are also applicable in forensic taphonomy. In contrast to our approach here, Buikstra and Ubelaker place "premortem and perimortem fractures, wounds, and abrasions" (p. 106) in the chapter on paleopathology, thus separating perimortem trauma from taphonomy.2002, Marcella H. Sorg, William D. Haglund, “1: Advancing Forensic Taphonomy: Purpose, Theory, and Process”, in William D. Haglund, Marcella H. Sorg, editors, Advances in Forensic Taphonomy, CRC...
- Whilst there is some credit in distinguishing between taphonomies for thick-shelled forms and thin-shelled forms in shallower facies, these forms occur in both phacopids and homalonotids.2005, Memoirs of Museum Victoria, Volume 62, Museums Board of Victoria, page 10
taphonomy meaning in Tamil
taphonomy in Tamil
- தொல்லுயிரெச்சத் தோற்ற இயல்
Forms of taphonomy
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Origin of taphonomy
From tapho- (from Ancient Greek τάφος (táphos, “grave”)) + -nomy.
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Questions about taphonomy
- What does taphonomy mean?
- Taphonomy means the study of the fate of the remains of organisms after they die, especially the study of fossilization.
- What is taphonomy in Tamil?
- Taphonomy in Tamil is தொல்லுயிரெச்சத் தோற்ற இயல். See Taphonomy meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is taphonomy?
- Taphonomy is a noun.
- How do you pronounce taphonomy?
- Taphonomy is pronounced /tæˈfɒnəmi/.
- What is the plural of taphonomy?
- The plural of taphonomy is taphonomies.
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