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palaeornithology

 

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Noun palaeornithology has 1 sense
  1. paleornithology, palaeornithology - the paleobiology of birds
    --1 is a kind of paleozoology, palaeozoology

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Term: palaeornithology

Description:

Palaeornithology is the branch of paleontology that specializes in the study of fossilized birds. It focuses on understanding the morphology, behavior, and evolution of extinct bird species.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun (General Sense):

Palaeornithology provides valuable insights into the ancient avian world, allowing scientists to unravel the mysteries of long-extinct bird species.

2. Noun (Scientific Sense):

Research in palaeornithology involves meticulous examination and analysis of avian fossils to better understand the evolutionary history of birds.

3. Related Adjective:

The palaeornithological findings suggest that some ancient birds possessed unique adaptations not seen in their modern counterparts.

4. Related Adverb:

By studying palaeornithologically, researchers can gain insights into the flight capabilities of ancient birds and how they differed from present-day avians.

5. Related Verb:

Scientists palaeornithologize the fossil record to decipher the relationships between different bird species that lived millions of years ago.

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