relict

• Nom désignant un organisme, une espèce ou une formation géologique qui subsiste comme vestige d'une population ou d'une structure autrefois plus vaste ou plus répandue, continuant d'exister dans un environnement qui a considérablement changé depuis son origine.

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.

   Relique (organisme survivant)

   • 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.

   Synonymesrelicremnantsurvivor

2. Geological remnantC2formalscientific

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

   Relique géologique

   • 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.

   Synonymesrelicremnantvestige