Lichenometry Definition

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(archaeology, paleontology, geomorphology) A geomorphic method of geochronologic dating that uses lichen growth to determine the age of exposed rock: lichens are presumed to increase in size radially at specific rates as they grow.

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Origin of Lichenometry

  • lichen +‎ -metry

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