relict

• Substantiv, das einen Organismus, eine Art oder eine geologische Formation bezeichnet, die als Überrest einer früher größeren oder weiter verbreiteten Population oder Formation in einer deutlich veränderten Umgebung fortbesteht.

A noun referring to an organism, species, or geological feature that survives as a remnant of a once larger or more widespread population or formation, persisting in an environment that has changed significantly from its origin.

1. Surviving organismC2formalscientific

   An organism or species that survives as a remnant of an otherwise extinct flora or fauna in an environment much changed from that in which it originated.

   Reliktorganismus

   • The tuatara is a relict species from the age of dinosaurs.
   • This ancient fern is considered a relict of the prehistoric forest.
   • The marsupial mole is a relict of an ancient lineage.

   Synonymerelicremnantsurvivor

2. Geological remnantC2formalscientific

   A geological feature that is a remnant of a pre-existing formation after other parts have disappeared.

   Geologisches Relikt

   • The isolated rock pillar is a relict of a former mountain range.
   • These glacial erratics are relicts of the last ice age.
   • The ancient riverbed is a relict of a once-mighty waterway.

   Synonymerelicremnantvestige