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palaeontology

/ˌpæl.i.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

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noun

/ˌpæl.i.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/C1formalscientific
  • ruРаздел науки о Земле, изучающий ископаемые организмы и их остатки для понимания истории жизни на Земле.

The branch of earth science that studies fossil organisms and their remains to understand the history of life on Earth.

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  1. Study of ancient lifeC1formalscientific

    The branch of science that studies prehistoric life through the examination of fossils and other preserved remains.

    ruПалеонтология

    • She decided to study palaeontology after finding a fossil on a family hike.
    • Palaeontology helps us understand how life on Earth has evolved over millions of years.
    • The museum's palaeontology exhibit features a complete dinosaur skeleton.

    Synonymsfossilologypalaeobiologypaleobiology

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