Lithostratigraphic units are defined by the lithological properties of the surrounding rock, unlike biostratigraphic units which are defined by fossil content.
Notes on verification
Confirmed by ICS Stratigraphic Guide and multiple independent geology references defining lithostratigraphy vs biostratigraphy by distinct criteria. [tier=bronze indep_score=0.3 clusters=3 claim_tier=everyday]
Sources
- Biozone (wikipedia)
- https://stratigraphy.org/guide/rel (corroboration)
- https://timescalefoundation.org/strat_guide/rel.html (corroboration)
- https://stratigraphy.org/guide/litho (corroboration)
- https://livetoplant.com/differences-between-lithostratigraphy-and-biostratigraphy/ (corroboration)