relict in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
RELICT: a surviving remnant of a past era, often referring to a species or organism that has persisted in a changed environment.
Crossword clues for relict
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "relict".
- Surviving remnant from a previous geological period.
- An organism that persists despite environmental changes.
- A species that has survived extinction events.
- A leftover form from an earlier life stage.
- A living fossil from a bygone era.
Relict sentence examples
- The ancient tree was a relict of a time when the forest was much denser.
- Scientists discovered a relict species of fish that had survived in isolation for millions of years.
- As climate change alters the landscape, many relict ecosystems are at risk of disappearing.
- The relict population of wolves in the area has become a focal point for conservation efforts.
- Archaeologists found a relict artifact that provided insight into the civilization's past.