Palaeontology is a branch of biology and geology which deals with fossils. It is divided into palaeozoology and palaeobotany, which respectively have animals and plants as their subject matters. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/GP.HTM
(Gk: palaios ancient; on/eimi being/to be; logos reason) the science of forms of life existing in former geological periods, as represented by fossil plants and animals. Found on http://www.seafriends.org.nz/books/glossary.htm
The study of ancient life, encompassing the structure of ancient organisms and their environment, evolution, and ecology, as revealed by their fossils and the rocks in which those fossils are found. The practical aspects of palaeontology are based on using the presence of different fossils to date particular rock strata and to identify rocks that w... Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21221