1. Fossilized footprints or tracks left by ancient animals in sedimentary rock.
Usage: plural of ichnite; paleontology term; also called trace fossils

Examples

• The paleontologists discovered ichnites of dinosaurs embedded in the limestone layer.
• These ichnites provide evidence of how ancient creatures moved across the landscape.
• The museum's collection includes ichnites from various prehistoric periods.
• Studying ichnites helps scientists understand the behavior of extinct animals.
• The riverbed revealed numerous ichnites from Triassic reptiles.