noun
- a scientist who studies ancient life forms, especially through the examination of fossils
Usage: also called paleontologist in broader usage; field-specific term in paleontology
Examples
- The paleobiologist examined the fossilized remains to understand how dinosaurs evolved.
- Dr. Chen, a paleobiologist, discovered a new species of ancient fish in the rock formation.
- Paleobiologists use radiometric dating to determine the age of fossils.
- The team of paleobiologists worked together to reconstruct the ecosystem of the Jurassic period.
- As a paleobiologist, she spent years studying the transition from water to land in early vertebrates.