archaeo-, archeo-, archae-, arche-, archa-, archi-, -arch (Greek: original [first in time], beginning, first cause, origin, ancient, primitive, from the beginning; most basic)
xenoarchaeology, xenoarcheology
A proto-science that exists so far mainly in science fiction works, especially those that have to do with space exploration, such as Star Trek.
It is primarily concerned with the physical remains of alien cultures which might be found on planets which have been inhabited or visited by extraterrestrials. xerarch
1. Originating in a dry habitat; such as, a rocky shore, cliff, or desert.
2. Developing in dry places; said of plant succession (development of a plant community from its initial stage to its final stage).
Related "time" units:
aevum, evum;
Calendars;
chrono-;
horo-;
pre-;
Quotes: Time;
tempo-.
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