palaeontological
/ˌpeɪliˌɑntəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the scientific study of fossils and ancient life forms.
- The palaeontological dig uncovered the bones of a new dinosaur species.
- The museum's palaeontological collection includes fossils from the Jurassic period.
- She published a palaeontological paper on ancient marine reptiles.
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