"microstromatolite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: microstromatolites [plural]
Etymology: micro- + stromatolite Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|stromatolite}} micro- + stromatolite Head templates: {{en-noun}} microstromatolite (plural microstromatolites)
  1. (geology) A microscopic stromatolite; a rock composed of such organisms Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-microstromatolite-en-noun-svgoUyk8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with micro- Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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