Glossary of Paleontological Terms

Introduction

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Sources

These definitions were compiled from several park paleontological resource inventories. Sources used to develop and check definitions include:

• The Paleobiology Database

• Wikipedia

• NPS Geologic Resources Inventory—Glossary of Geologic Terms

• Neuendorf, K. K. E., J. P. Mehl Jr., and J. A. Jackson. 2005. Glossary of geology. Fifth edition. American Geological Institute, Alexandria, Virginia.

• Other professional papers and sources.

Related Links

• NPS—Glossary of Geologic Terms

• NPS—Glossary of Volcanic Terms

• The American Geosciences Institute