palynomorph
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palynomorph (plural palynomorphs)
- (paleontology) An organic microfossil: a particle of 5-500 micrometers in diameter, found in sedimentary deposits and composed of organic material.
- (botany) Any spore (derived from fungi, algae or spore-bearing embryophytes) or pollen grain (derived from seed-bearing embryophytes).