Definition

A type of fossil that is big enough to be seen and studied without needing a microscope.

Example

The paleontologist discovered a macrofossil that provided important information about ancient life.

Conversation

Did you know that a macrofossil can tell us a lot about ancient environments?

Really? I had no idea!

Yeah, they are big enough to see without a microscope, which is pretty cool.

That sounds fascinating! I should read more about fossils.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Macrofossil → It is formed from "macro-" (from Greek "makros", meaning large) and "fossil" (from Latin "fossilis", meaning dug up). The word "macrofossil" refers to large fossils that are visible to the naked eye, as opposed to microfossils which require a microscope to see.

Memory Tip

Think of 'macro' meaning large, and 'fossil' meaning something that has been dug up from the past. This helps you remember that a macrofossil is a large fossil that you can see without any special equipment.

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