palynomorph

noun — 2 senses

palynomorph

noun

Etymology From palyno- + -morph.

1

Biology, History, Human sciences, Natural sciences, Paleontology, Sciences An organic microfossil: a particle of 5–500 micrometers in diameter, found in sedimentary deposits and composed of organic material.

2

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Any spore (derived from fungi, algae or spore-bearing embryophytes) or pollen grain (derived from seed-bearing embryophytes).

Related terms
palynomorphic, palynomorphological

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