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zonal

1. adj. [Geology]

Pertaining to a zone, an interval or unit of rock differentiated from surrounding rocks on the basis of its fossil content or other features, such as faults or fractures. For example, a fracture zone contains numerous fractures. A biostratigraphic zone contains a particular fossil or fossils.