noun
- the scientific study of fossils and ancient life forms
Examples
- She decided to major in paleontology after visiting the dinosaur museum.
- The paleontology department discovered a new species of ancient fish.
- His research in paleontology focuses on prehistoric mammals.
- The university offers an excellent paleontology program.
- Paleontology helps us understand how life evolved on Earth.
- The paleontology exhibit featured fossils from the Jurassic period.