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What is the plural possessive of paleontologist?

The plural noun is paleontologists.The plural possessive form is paleontologists'.Example: The professor is making a presentation at the paleontologists' conference.


How many paleontologists are there today?

We do not precisely know how many paleontologists are in the World to-day. The number depends upon categories that you consider : professional paleontologists in institutional structures such as universities, national (federal) agencies, research centres, ...; professional paleontologists in private companies (oil companies, quarrying companies, ...); amateur paleontologists; technicians (preparators); full time vs part time paleontologists; including Ph.D. students and postdocs or not ... In France, we have ca. 6000 full time professional geologists (excluding Ph.D. students, secondary and intermediate school teachers, amateurs), and among them ca. 100 full time professional paleontologists, that is a ratio paleo/geo = 1/60 or 0.016 or 1.6%. In the USA, there are 120,000 to 200,000 geologists (see the American Geological Institute or AGI). If we apply the ratio of 1.6%, it gives 1920 to 3200 paleontologists. Extrapolating these two numbers worldwide may give something as 30.000 to 50.000 paleontologists.


What is the annual salary of a paleontologist?

The annual salary of a paleontologist can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, and employer. On average, a paleontologist in the US can earn between $50,000 to $100,000 per year. More experienced and specialized paleontologists may earn higher salaries.


How much cash do paleontologists make in a year?

Paleontologists can make varying salaries depending on their level of experience, education, and where they are employed. On average, a paleontologist in the United States can make anywhere from $40,000 to $100,000 per year. Academic positions may pay less than industry or museum positions.


What the work of three types of paleontologists?

Invertebrate paleontologists study fossils of animals without backbones, like mollusks and arthropods. Vertebrate paleontologists focus on fossils of animals with backbones, such as dinosaurs, mammals, and fish. Micropaleontologists study microscopic fossils like pollen, foraminifera, and diatoms to understand past environments and climates.