What is meant by the study of fossils?

Answer 1

When living things die, sometimes they can get buried in mud or sand before they rot away. If this happens, over time the mud or sand can be turned into rock and the hard parts of the living things are also mineralized (turned into rock) but in a way that preserves the structure of the original living thing.

An impression of a living thing preserved in this way is called a fossil and by studying the fossils that are to be found in rocks it is possible to see and understand creatures that lived on earth a very long time ago.

Answer 2

The scientific study of fossils is called Paleontology.

The science you speak of is generally referred to as Paleontology- literally the study of old bones, as it is concerned with fossils. If one is dealing with Human fossils- such as Neanderthal relics, one might consult fossil anthropologists- such as the late Dr. Leakey. There is a distinction between anthropologists who study extinct societies- like the famous Margaret Mead, and those who study and theorize about the ancestors of man. As fossils are quite incomplete( this is true with animal remains, also- and some body parts, as we know, do not fossilize). There is a good deal of theoretical work involved.

Paleontologists study prehistoric animal and plant life remains found in fossils.

Answer 3

Paleontology is the study of fossilized animals, plants, and other organisms from prehistoric times.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

A paleontologist is a scientist who studies fossils.

Answer 6

The study of prehistory and fossils that represent it is known as Paleontology. Scientists working with fossils are known as paleontologists.

Answer 7

Both Paleontologists and archaeologists study fossils and bones.

Answer 8

This is known as palaeontology.

Answer 9

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