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palaeontologist Definition


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palaeontology
noun
    1. geol.
      The scientific study of the structure, distribution, environment and evolution of extinct life forms by interpretation of their fossil remains.
Derivative: palaeontologist
noun
    Etymology: 19c: from palaeo- + Greek onta being + -logy.



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