BIOTURBATION


Meaning of BIOTURBATION in English

[ ˌbʌɪəʊtə:'beɪʃ(ə)n ]

■ noun Geology the disturbance of sedimentary deposits by living organisms.

Derivatives

bioturbated adjective

Origin

1960s: from bio- + L. turbatio(n-) , from turbare 'disturb'.

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