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Definition of Palaeobiology
1. Noun. A branch of paleontology that deals with the origin and growth and structure of fossil animals and plants as living organisms.
Generic synonyms: Biological Science, Biology, Fossilology, Palaeontology, Paleontology
Specialized synonyms: Palaeobotany, Paleobotany, Palaeozoology, Paleozoology
Definition of Palaeobiology
1. Noun. The scientific study of prehistoric life, especially of those aspects pertaining to living systems. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Palaeobiology
Literary usage of Palaeobiology
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Year Book by Carnegie Institution of Washington (1921)
"In the newer and broader field the facts of both the animal and the plant record
must constitute a well-founded palaeobiology. Perhaps the manner in which ..."
2. Adventure Guide Naples, Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast by Marina Carter (2006)
"Of particular interest in the anthropological museum are the collections documenting
the palaeobiology and prehistory of southern ..."
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