Paleontology

Definition of Paleontology as it relates to Science, Life Science

Paleontology is a branch of Earth science that specializes in the study of prehistoric life forms, primarily through the examination of fossils and other geological evidence. It involves deciphering clues about ancient organisms and ecosystems from their preserved remains, as well as understanding the processes that contribute to fossil formation and preservation. Encompassing various subdisciplines such as invertebrate paleontology, vertebrate paleontology, micropaleontology, and paleobotany, this life science helps unravel Earth's history by shedding light on the evolution, adaptations, and extinction patterns of organisms over millions of years.

Child Hierarchical Categories

[Cellular Biology]

[Developmental Biology]

[Environmental Science]

[Invertebrate Paleontology]

[Marine Biology]

[Microbiology]

[Neuroscience]

[Paleogeography]

[Paleomagnetism]

[Physics]

[Vertebrate Paleontology]

Note
  • [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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