micropaleontology

• Teilgebiet der Paläontologie, das mikroskopisch kleine Fossilien (Mikrofossilien) untersucht.

A noun referring to the branch of paleontology that studies microscopic fossils, or microfossils.

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   The branch of paleontology that deals with the study of microscopic fossils, including their identification, classification, and use in dating rock layers.

   Erforschung mikroskopischer Fossilien

   • Micropaleontology is essential for oil exploration.
   • She specialized in micropaleontology during her geology degree.
   • The study of micropaleontology helps reconstruct ancient climates.