Paleoentomology

Pronunciation
/PALE-oh-EN-toh-MOLOGY/
Category
Paleontology
Singular
Paleoentomology
Plural
Paleoentomologies

Definition

The study of ancient insects through their fossils.

Etymology

From Greek 'palaios,' meaning 'ancient,' and 'entomology,' meaning 'the study of insects.'

Example

Paleoentomologists study fossil insects to understand their evolution and the environments in which they lived.

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