fossil bed

Japanese: 化石層 - かせきそう
fossil bed


[Fossil occurrence]
The condition of fossils found in strata provides important clues to the ecology of ancient organisms (paleoecology) and the origin of fossils and strata. Parts of strata that are rich in fossils are generally called fossil layers, and fossils can occur in two types: scattered and dense. To describe the occurrence of dense parts, various terms are used, taking into account the morphology and origin. …

*Some of the terminology that refers to "fossil layers" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:


【化石の産状】
 地層中に見られる化石の状態は,古生物の生態(古生態)や化石・地層の成因を探る重要な手がかりとなる。地層のうちで化石を多産する部分を一般に化石層と呼んでいるが,化石の産状には散在型と密集型とがある。密集部の産状を記述するには,形態や成因を考慮して種々の用語が用いられている。…

※「化石層」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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