Paleontology

Definition of Paleontology as it relates to Animals, Fossil Animals, Reptile Fossils

Paleontology is the scientific study of life that existed prior to, and sometimes including, the start of the Holocene Epoch roughly 11,700 years ago. It includes the examination of plant and animal fossils, which are the remains or impressions of prehistoric organisms preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock. Reptile fossils, specifically, provide valuable insights into the evolutionary history of reptiles and their ecological roles throughout time. By studying these ancient animals, paleontologists aim to understand the dynamics of ecosystems, how life has evolved over geologic time, and the Earth's environmental conditions during past periods. Ultimately, paleontology offers a window into the distant past, shedding light on the origins and development of life on our planet.

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[Dinosaur Fossils]

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  • [ucmp.berkeley.edu] University of California Museum of Paleontology
  • [lakeneosho.org] Paleontology and Geology of Missouri - St Louis Missouri - Fossils
  • [dinosaursnews.com] Dinosaur News - news about dinosaurs, prehistoric and extinct animals, fossils and paleontology
  • [vertpaleo.org] Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
  • [midamericapaleo.org] MAPS (Mid-America Paleontology Society) Sponsor of the Annual National Fossil Exposition
  • [cmpb.net] cmpb : Centre de Minralogie et de Palontologie de Belgique - Center of Mineralogy and Paleontology of Belgium
  • [Theropoda.com] The Schachner Lab at the University of Florida | Comparative anatomy, Physiology, and Paleontology
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