taphotaxon en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek θᾰ́πτω (thắptō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Hellenic *-os Ancient Greek -ος (-os) Ancient Greek τάφος (táphos)der. English tapho- English taxon English taphotaxon From tapho- + taxon.
Meanings
- An invalid taxon based on fossil remains that have been altered in a characteristic way during burial and diagenesis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| taphotaxa | Number=Plur | lexicographic |