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HYPOSTRATOTYPE [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

A stratotype selected to extend the knowledge of the unit or boundary, established already by a stratotype, to other geographical areas.

CONT

[The hypostratotype] is always subordinate to the holostratotype.

OBS

The term "reference section" is used in another (sense) by some authors.

OBS

reference section: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
DEF

[...] stratotype défini pour compléter la connaissance d'une unité stratigraphique ou d'une limite dont le stratotype a été établi dans une autre région géographique ou dans un faciès différent.

OBS

coupe de référence : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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