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单词 cryptozoon
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Definition of cryptozoon in English:

cryptozoon

(also cryptozoön)
noun ˌkrɪptə(ʊ)ˈzəʊənˌkrɪptə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɒn
Geology
  • A supposed reef-forming fossil of Cambrian or Precambrian age having a laminated, discoid structure and subsequently shown to be the remains of colonies of cyanobacteria (stromatolites). Also (in form Cryptozoon) as a genus name.

Origin

Late 19th century. From crypto- + -zoon, after scientific Latin Cryptozoön, genus name.

 
 

Definition of cryptozoon in US English:

cryptozoon

(also cryptozoön)
noun
Geology
  • A supposed reef-forming fossil of Cambrian or Precambrian age having a laminated, discoid structure and subsequently shown to be the remains of colonies of cyanobacteria (stromatolites). Also (in form Cryptozoon) as a genus name.

Origin

Late 19th century. From crypto- + -zoon, after scientific Latin Cryptozoön, genus name.

 
 
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