What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sort of dish rebellious group, becoming fossils (12)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PETRI (synonym="PETRI") + FACTION (synonym="a rebellious group") = PETRIFACTION The answer is PETRIFACTION.

Sort of dish rebellious group, becoming fossils (12)

Guardian Cryptic #29349 | 4 Down | 2024-04-05 flower

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