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Paleontology
/pˌeɪliːəʊntˈɒlədʒi/
/ˌpeɪɫiənˈtɑɫədʒi/
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the branch of science that studies fossils
paleontology
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paleonto
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micropaleontology
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micropaleontology
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paleontologist
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Paleontology has revealed fascinating details about the prehistoric creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.
Through paleontology, researchers have gained insights into the mass extinction events that have shaped the history of life on our planet.
The university offers a paleontology course that covers the study of fossils, evolutionary biology, and ancient ecosystems.
Advances in paleontology have allowed scientists to reconstruct the appearance and behavior of extinct species from fossil records.
Her passion for dinosaurs led her to pursue a career in paleontology, where she now conducts fieldwork and excavates fossils.
