A trace fossil refers to any evidence of prehistoric life, such as tracks, burrows, or feces, that has been preserved in rocks. However, there are several synonyms for trace fossil, including ichnofossil, impression fossil, and imprint fossil. Ichnofossils are the most widely used synonym for trace fossils, as they refer to the study of the traces left behind by ancient organisms. Impression fossils are a subset of trace fossils that are created by the imprint of an organism's body, such as a leaf, shell, or footprint. Similarly, imprint fossils are those that preserve the impression of an organism's body. Overall, these synonyms for trace fossil are interchangeable and refer to the same type of fossil evidence.