noun
- Scientists who study ancient life forms, fossils, and the history of life on Earth.
Usage: Plural of paleobiologist; Also spelled palaeobiologists in British English; Specialized scientific term
Examples
- Paleobiologists discovered a new species of ancient fish in the rock formation.
- The team of paleobiologists examined the fossilized remains to understand how dinosaurs evolved.
- Paleobiologists use radiometric dating to determine the age of fossils.
- Many paleobiologists work in museums and universities around the world.
- These paleobiologists published their findings about early mammal development in a scientific journal.