paleontology

Definition of paleontology in English English dictionary: The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by fossils; the branch of biology that treats of ancient life and fossil organisms; A branch of science that deals with extinct and fossil animals and plants; The study of fossil animal remains; see palaeontology. the study of fossils (=ancient bones, plants etc that have been preserved in rock) (paleo- + onta + -ology). or palaeontology Scientific study of life of the geologic past, involving analysis of plant and animal fossils preserved in rocks. It is concerned with all aspects of the biology of ancient life forms: their shape and structure, evolutionary patterns, taxonomic relationships with each other and with modern species, geographic distribution, and interrelationships with the environment. Paleontology has played a key role in reconstructing the Earth's history and has provided evidence to support the theory of evolution. Data from paleontologic studies have also aided petroleum geologists in locating deposits of oil and natural gas, which are frequently associated with the remains of certain ancient life forms; The study of fossils of animal and plant life that existed in remote geological times The study of these remains enables scientists to trace the evolutionary history of extinct as well as contemporary organisms Paleontologists also play a major role in unraveling the stratigraphic mysteries of the earth's crust and by using detailed information on how fossils are distributed in sedimentary strata, they help prepare accurate geologic maps, which are essential in the search for oil, water, and minerals; the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains; The study of life-forms from the past using fossil remains and their geological contexts; the study of past life forms and the history of life; The study of formerly-living organisms like fossils and dinosaurs paleo = ancient onto = being, existing; – the study of ancient plants and animals now known only from fossil remains (see the Wyoming BLM Paleontology Program page for more information); n the study of fossils; Science dealing with the fossil record; [n] the study of fossilized remains of plants and animals to learn about life throughout the geologic past; The study of life in past geologic time; {i} science of the study of geological periods through the study of fossil evidence; The science which treats of the ancient life of the earth, or of fossils which are the remains of such life
palaeontology: A variant spelling of paleontology
palaeontology: Palaeontology is the study of fossils as a guide to the history of life on earth. + palaeontologist palaeontologists palae·on·tolo·gist just as a palaeontologist can reconstruct a dinosaur from one of its toes. a British spelling of paleontology
palaeontology: {i} science of the study of geological periods through the study of fossil evidence
paleontologist: one who studies paleontology
paleontologist: a specialist in paleontology
paleontologist: A scientist who studies fossils
paleontologist: Scientists who study fossils
paleontologist: One versed in paleontology
paleontologist: {i} geologist who researches geological periods through the study of fossils
paleontologist: - A scientist who studies fossil remains to learn about life of the ancient past
paleontologist: Scientist skilled in studying fossils and their history
paleontologist: a scientist who studies fossils to determine facts about prehistoric plants and creatures
paleontologist: [n] a scientist who studies fossilized remains of plants and animals to learn about life throughout the geologic past
vertebrate paleontology: the paleontology of vertebrates

paleontology

Hyphenation

pa·le·on·to·lo·gy

Turkish pronunciation

peyliıntälıci

Pronunciation

/ˌpālēənˈtäləʤē/ /ˌpeɪliːənˈtɑːləʤiː/

Etymology

[ "pA-lE-"än-'tä-l& ] (noun.) 1838. From paleo- (“ancient”) + onto- (“being”) + -logy (“study”)

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