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palaeontology [ˌpælɪɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ] n 1. (Earth Sciences / Palaeontology) 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 2. (Earth Sciences / Palaeontology) another name for palaeozoology [from palaeo- + onto- + -logy] palaeontological [ˌpælɪˌɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj palaeontologically adv palaeontologist n paleontology, palaeontology 1. the science of the forms of life existing in prior geologie periods from their fossilized remains. See also: Fossils
2. an article on paleontology. — paleontologist. palaeontologist, n. — paleontologie, palaeontologic, paleontological, palaeontological, adj. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations palaeontology paleontology (Am) [ˌpælɪɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ] n → paleontologia palaeontology paleontology (Am) [ˌpælɪɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ] n → paleontologia How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It is almost superfluous to remark that hardly any fossil-fish are known from south of the equator; and by running through Pictet's Palaeontology it will be seen that very few species are known from several formations in Europe. |
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