soredioid

Example:Microscopically, the sandstone was found to be composed of spherules and soredioid forms.

Definition:A small spherical or globular particle, especially one found in sediment or coal.

Example:Soredioid forms are important sedimentary structures found in ancient sedimentary rocks.

Definition:Relating to sediment or the process of deposition of sediment.

Example:The formation of soredioid features suggests a marine environment.

Definition:Relating to the sea or ocean; maritime.

Example:Sedimentologists use soredioid forms in their study to understand past marine environments.

Definition:The study of sediment and sedimentary rocks.

Example:Ph.D. students in geology study and analyze soredioid formations as a part of their research.

Definition:The study of the origin, physical constitution, and history of the earth.