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MOULAGE CTENOIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

A very rare comblike cast having the form of an obliquely cut, longitudinally ribbed cylinder, and probably representing a bounce cast made in mud by equisetiform plant stems being carried along ty a water current.

Key term(s)
  • ctenoid marking

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
DEF

Moulage ayant la forme d'un cylindre à cannelures longitudinales, coupé obliquement et qui résulte probablement du rebondissement de tiges de prêles entraînées par le courant.

Key term(s)
  • moulage cténoïde

Spanish

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