Meanings
nounpalaeobiology (uncountable)
alternative paleobiology
- uncountableThe scientific study of prehistoric life, especially of those aspects pertaining to living systems.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna branch of paleontology that deals with the origin and growth and structure of fossil animals and plants as living organisms
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Origin
- Ancient Greekπᾰλαιός (pălaiós)
- Englishpaleo-
- Englishpalaeo-
- Proto-Indo-European*gʷeyh₃-
- Ancient Greekβίος (bíos)
- New Latinbiologia
- Englishbiology
- Englishpalaeobiology
Cite this entry
APA
palaeobiology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palaeobiology
MLA
“palaeobiology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palaeobiology. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “palaeobiology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palaeobiology.
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