"palaeobiology" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: palaeo- + biology Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|palaeo|biology}} palaeo- + biology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} palaeobiology (uncountable)
  1. The scientific study of prehistoric life, especially of those aspects pertaining to living systems. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Paleontology Synonyms: paleobiology

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