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micropaleontology

/ˌmaɪ.krəʊˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

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noun

/ˌmaɪ.krəʊˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/C2formalscientific
  • ruРаздел палеонтологии, изучающий микроскопические ископаемые (микрофоссилии).

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

uncountable

  1. C2formalscientific

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

    ruИзучение микроскопических окаменелостей

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