1. the remains of an organism that is not fully fossilized but is older than typical organic remains
Usage: scientific

1. relating to or being organic remains that are not fully fossilized
Usage: scientific

Examples

• The archaeologist discovered subfossil bones in the cave deposit.
• Subfossil pollen grains provided evidence of ancient vegetation.
• The museum displayed subfossil remains from the Pleistocene era.
• Scientists analyzed subfossil coral to study past climate conditions.
• The subfossil material was too recent to be considered a true fossil.
• Subfossil wood fragments revealed information about prehistoric forests.