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Autochthon (geology), a sediment or rock that can be found at its site of formation or deposition. Autochthon (nature), or landrace, an indigenous animal or plant. Autochthonous landrace, a plant or animal that is native to a particular agricultural system. Autochthonous transmission, the spread of disease between two individuals in the same place.
Autochthon (ancient Greece) In ancient Greece, the concept of autochthones (from Ancient Greek αὐτός autos "self," and χθών chthon "soil"; i.e. "people sprung from earth itself") means the indigenous inhabitants of a country, including mythological figures, as opposed to settlers, and those of their descendants who kept themselves ...
2 meanings: 1. one of the earliest known inhabitants of any country 2. an animal or plant that is native to a particular region.... Click for more definitions.
3 days ago · autochthony: 1 n nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place) Synonyms: endemism , indigenousness Type of: nativeness the quality of belonging to or being connected with a certain place or region by virtue of birth or origin
"autochthonous" published on by null. Referring to features and processes occurring within, rather than outside, an environment. An autochthonous rock has been formed in situ; coal is an example.
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