A fossil or trace fossil that shows evidence of ancient writing, markings, or organic structures resembling written forms.
From grapho- (Greek graphein 'to write') plus -lite (from Greek lithos 'stone'). A paleontological term for fossilized traces.
Some grapholites look so much like writing that scientists have had to carefully distinguish them from actual trace fossils — nature sometimes imitates symbols without any intention!
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