Paleontology

Paleontology, also spelled palaeontology or palæontology (), is the scientific study of life that existed prior to, and sometimes including, the start of the Holocene Epoch (roughly 11,700 years before present). It includes the study of fossils to classify organisms and study interactions with each other and their environments (their paleoecology). Paleontological observations have been documented as far back as the 5th century BCE. The science became established in the 18th century as a result of Georges Cuvier's work on comparative anatomy, and developed rapidly in the 19th century. The term itself originates from Greek παλαιός, palaios, "old, ancient", ὄν, …

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MBLWHOI Library · 13 January 2022 English

no. 01-18




SIL: Smithsonian Libraries · 13 January 2022 English

v.1 (1874-1880)


LC: Library of Congress · 22 April 2005 English

there and gotten a PhD (Doctorate degree) in Paleontology actually, long years ago. I don't know if I


LC: Library of Congress · 29 September 2003 English

in the den. I was crazy about anthropology, paleontology, big on dinosaurs like most kids now. My brother except Libya — I developed this interest in paleontology from a different perspective. Can we prove that




GOI: Government of India · 28 April 1999 English

The Gazette of India Date: 1999-4-28 Type: Extraordinary Part Number: Part I-Section 1 Reference Number: 13018/2/98 AIS (I) Department: Department of Personnel and Training Ministry: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievences …

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