Paleontology
Definition of Paleontology as it relates to Science, Environmental Science, Marine Biology
Paleontology, as part of Marine Biology, focuses on the study of prehistoric life forms and ecosystems within the marine environment. It involves the examination of fossils to understand the evolution, behavior, and interactions of marine organisms over geological time scales. This field contributes significantly to our understanding of Earth's history, climate change, and biodiversity.
External Links
- [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