Paleontology

ENZH

What Does Paleontology Mean?

  • 古生物学

Paleontology Pronunciation

/ˌpeɪliɒnˈtɒlədʒi/

Paleontology Definition

noun

Definition

the scientific study of the history of life on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils.

In ZH

通过对植物和动物化石的检查,研究地球生命历史的科学。

How to Use Paleontology in a Sentence

  • Paleontology helps us understand the evolution of species.
  • Many paleontologists work in fossil excavation sites.
  • The dinosaur fossils were a major discovery in paleontology.
  • He is studying paleontology at the university.
  • Paleontology has revealed much about climate changes over millions of years.