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"The scientific study of ancient life forms that once existed in geological periods, as evidenced by their preserved remains, known as fossils." more

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During the school field trip, the students learned about paleontology and examined real fossils in the natural history museum.
The young explorer was fascinated by paleontology and spent hours digging for dinosaur fossils in the backyard.

Paleontology

pey-lee-uhn-tol-uh-jee
nounThe scientific study of ancient life forms that once existed in geological periods, as evidenced by their preserved remains, known as fossils.

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Last Updated On: March 23, 2024
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