adjective describing something that contains or relates to fossils
Describing rocks or formations that contain fossils
Identifying layers of sediment or soil that may contain fossilized remains
Referring to areas or strata rich in fossil remains
Used to characterize the presence of fossils in various geological contexts
The writer described the fossiliferous layers in great detail in their article about paleontology.
The geologist studied the fossiliferous rocks to understand the geological history of the area.
The paleontologist was excited to find a fossiliferous site that contained a variety of well-preserved fossils.