paleodendrology
/ˌpeɪlioʊdɛnˈdrɑːlədʒi/
noun
- The scientific study of ancient trees and fossilized wood.
- Paleodendrology helps us understand what forests looked like millions of years ago.
- A course in paleodendrology covers the evolution of woody plants.
- Researchers in paleodendrology analyze tree rings from petrified wood.