Paleontology
Definition of Paleontology as it relates to Science, Life Science, Astronomy
Paleontology, as a key discipline within Astronomy and Life Science, focuses on the study of prehistoric life forms through the examination of plant and animal fossils. By uncovering clues about past organisms, their behaviors, and environments, paleontologists contribute significantly to our understanding of Earth's history and its changing biosphere. In this hierarchy, Paleontology bridges Astronomy and Life Science, revealing fascinating connections between the cosmos, our planet, and the living beings that have evolved upon it throughout time.
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