palaeontology
Britishnoun
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the study of fossils to determine the structure and evolution of extinct animals and plants and the age and conditions of deposition of the rock strata in which they are found See also palaeobotany palaeozoology
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another name for palaeozoology
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Etymology
Origin of palaeontology
C19: from palaeo- + onto- + -logy
Example Sentences
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In her new study, palaeobiologist Julia Türtscher from the Institute of Palaeontology at the University of Vienna examined 52 fossil rays from the Late Jurassic period.
From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2024
However, this new research, published in the scientific journal Palaeontology, reveals that the fossil renowned for its remarkable preservation is mostly just black paint on a carved lizard-shaped rock surface.
From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2024
A paper published last week in the journal Palaeontology by Dr. Benton and his colleagues suggests that rhynchosaurs may eventually have ground down their teeth to nothing as they aged.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2023
The findings are described in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2023
Gregory, "Contributions to the Palaeontology and Physical Geology of the West Indies," ibid. vol. li.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various
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