noun
- the branch of biology that deals with fossil organisms and ancient life forms
Usage: scientific
Examples
- She earned her PhD in paleobiology and now studies ancient marine life.
- The paleobiology department has an impressive collection of dinosaur fossils.
- Paleobiology combines geology and biology to understand prehistoric ecosystems.
- His research in paleobiology focuses on plant evolution during the Mesozoic era.
- The museum’s paleobiology exhibit shows how life has changed over millions of years.
- Students in the paleobiology course learn to identify and classify ancient organisms.