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paleobotany

 

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Noun paleobotany has 1 sense
  1. paleobotany, palaeobotany - the study of fossil plants
    --1 is a kind of paleobiology, palaeobiology; botany, phytology
    --1 has particulars: paleodendrology, palaeodendrology

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Paleobotany

Definition:

Paleobotany is the branch of botany that deals with the study of ancient plants through their fossilized remains.

Sample sentences:

  • 1. Paleobotany provides crucial evidence regarding the evolution and distribution of plant life over geological time.
  • 2. By studying the fossilized pollen grains, paleobotanists can reconstruct the flora of past environments.
  • 3. The paleobotanical research expedition uncovered well-preserved tree fossils dating back millions of years.

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