biostrome
[ bahy-uh-strohm ]
nounGeology.
a bedded, blanketlike sedimentary deposit of organic origin built by marine organisms and including shell beds, flat reefs, and corals.
Origin of biostrome
1Other words from biostrome
- bi·o·stro·mal, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for biostrome
biostrome
/ (ˈbaɪəˌstrəʊm) /
noun
a rock layer consisting of a deposit of organic material, such as fossils
Origin of biostrome
1C20: from bio- + Greek strōma covering
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