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A rock or sequence of rocks characterized by its lithology, inorganic sedimentary structures, and specific trace fossils. The traces represent the behaviour of fossil organisms under particular environmental conditions. The relative abundance of different trace fossil ethotypes is critical to the determination of the correct ichnofacies.
Subjects: Earth Sciences and Geography.
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