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词汇 Muschelkalk
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Definition of Muschelkalk in English:

Muschelkalk

noun ˈmʊʃ(ə)lkalkˈmo͝oSHəlˌkalk
mass nounGeology
  • A limestone or chalk deposit from the Middle Triassic in Europe, especially in Germany.

    〔地质〕壳灰岩

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In addition, some species described as ‘Mytilus’ from the European Muschelkalk may prove to be members of this genus.
    • In the Muschelkalk of Germany, the oldest known Pleuronectites have been found in the Upper Terebratelbank of middle Pelsonian age.
    • He said that it is especially characteristic of the Upper Triassic, including the Rhaetian, but is possibly absent from the German Muschelkalk and is unknown from the pre-Ladinian Alpine beds.
    • The New Pass specimens are more equilateral and equivalved than any specimens of Pleuronectites laevigatus observed from the Muschelkalk of Germany.
    • The Triassic record is represented by the Germanic facies: Buntsandstein, Muschelkalk and Kouper.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from German, literally 'mussel chalk'.

Definition of Muschelkalk in US English:

Muschelkalk

nounˈmo͝oSHəlˌkalk
Geology
  • A limestone or chalk deposit from the Middle Triassic in Europe, especially in Germany.

    〔地质〕壳灰岩

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Triassic record is represented by the Germanic facies: Buntsandstein, Muschelkalk and Kouper.
    • In the Muschelkalk of Germany, the oldest known Pleuronectites have been found in the Upper Terebratelbank of middle Pelsonian age.
    • He said that it is especially characteristic of the Upper Triassic, including the Rhaetian, but is possibly absent from the German Muschelkalk and is unknown from the pre-Ladinian Alpine beds.
    • The New Pass specimens are more equilateral and equivalved than any specimens of Pleuronectites laevigatus observed from the Muschelkalk of Germany.
    • In addition, some species described as ‘Mytilus’ from the European Muschelkalk may prove to be members of this genus.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from German, literally ‘mussel chalk’.

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