noun
- the branch of paleontology that deals with fossil plants
Usage: scientific
Examples
- She specialized in paleobotany to study ancient plant life.
- The paleobotany department examined fossilized leaves from the Jurassic period.
- His research in paleobotany revealed new species of prehistoric ferns.
- The museum’s paleobotany collection includes specimens from various geological eras.
- Paleobotany helps scientists understand how plant communities evolved over millions of years.
- The paleobotany lab uses advanced techniques to analyze plant fossils.