Paleontology

Paleontology is the scientific study of the history of life on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils. This discipline combines aspects of geology, biology, and ecology to understand the evolutionary progression of organisms, their interactions with each other, and their environments over geological time. Paleontologists analyze fossilized remains, such as bones, shells, and imprints, to reconstruct ancient ecosystems and understand the changes in biodiversity across different periods. The field helps in identifying extinct species and provides insights into the processes of evolution, extinction, and the effects of climate change on life throughout Earth’s history.