1. A fossilized footprint or track of an ancient animal preserved in rock or sediment.
Usage: paleontology; geology

Examples

• The paleontologist discovered an ichnite in the sandstone layer that revealed the presence of a large dinosaur.
• Ichnites from the Triassic period provide valuable information about how ancient reptiles walked.
• The museum displayed a collection of ichnites showing the movement patterns of prehistoric creatures.
• By studying ichnites, scientists can infer the size and behavior of extinct animals.
• The riverbed contained numerous ichnites pressed into the ancient mud.