palaeobiology
/ˌpeɪlioʊbaɪˈɑlədʒi/
noun
- The study of ancient life forms and their environments using fossils.
- Palaeobiology helps scientists understand how dinosaurs lived and interacted with their surroundings.
- Her research in palaeobiology focuses on ancient marine ecosystems.
- The museum's palaeobiology exhibit shows how plants and animals have changed over millions of years.
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