palaeobotany
/ˌpeɪlioʊˈbɑtəni/
noun
- The study of ancient plants through fossil remains.
- Palaeobotany reveals what kinds of forests existed during the age of dinosaurs.
- By studying fossilized pollen, palaeobotany can tell us about ancient climates.
- The scientist's work in palaeobotany helped identify the first land plants.