adjective
- disturbed or mixed by the activity of living organisms, especially burrowing animals or plant roots
Usage: geology, soil science
Examples
- The sediment layer showed signs of being bioturbed by ancient worms and burrowing creatures.
- Bioturbed soil often has a mottled appearance due to mixing by roots and animal activity.
- Paleontologists examined the bioturbed rock formation to understand past environmental conditions.
- The core sample revealed bioturbed zones alternating with undisturbed strata.
- Bioturbation and bioturbed deposits are important indicators in archaeological site analysis.