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archaeobotanist
/ˈɑːɹkiːˌɑːbətˌænɪst/
/ˈɑːkiːˌɒbətˌanɪst/
archeobotanistArchaeobotanist
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a scientist who studies ancient plant remains from archaeological sites to learn about past human-plant interactions and environments
Examples
The archaeobotanist analyzed charred seeds found in the ancient hearth to understand what crops were cultivated.
By studying pollen samples, the archaeobotanist reconstructed the prehistoric landscape around the settlement.
