Paleontology

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Paleontology is the study of past life. The primary way paleontologists learn about past life is through their remains, the fossils of plants, animals, and other organisms.

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What is Paleontology

Geologic Time

Fossilisation

Plant Fossils

Invertebrate Fossils

Vertebrate Fossils

Paleoecology

Taphonomy

Field Techniques

Careers in Paleontology

Glossary

References and Further Reading

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