Glossary
Specimen:
An example of something; regarded as typical of its class or group.
Degradation:
To decompose or fall apart.
Microbes:
Single-cell organisms so tiny that millions can fit into the eye of a needle. They are the oldest form of life on earth.
Relics:
A revered symbol or object from the past.
Vulnerable:
Able to be hurt or harmed.
Heritage:
A special or individual possession; an allotted portion.
Medieval:
Very old-fashioned or primitive.
Destabilized:
To fall apart; to become unpredictable.
Unperturbed:
Not bothered; not worried.
