Palynomorphs

Palynomorphs are microscopic particles of organic material, such as plant spores, pollen, and dinoflagellates, that are present in sedimentary rocks and fossils from many periods of Earth's history. These particles provide important information about the environment, climate, and life-forms that existed during the time of their deposition. Palynomorphs have proven useful for studying paleoclimates, paleoenvironments, paleoecology, and paleobiogeography. In addition, analysis of palynomorphs has been used to reconstruct the past, identify changes in land use, and investigate ancient human activities. As such, palynomorphs have become an invaluable tool for archeology and geology.