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phytoliths
Minute particles of silica derived from the cells of plants, able to survive after the organism has decomposed or been burned. They are common in ash layers, pottery, and even on stone tools.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Archaeology
- Category: Human evolution
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