paleobotany
(pāˌlē-ō-bŏtˈn-ē)
noun The branch of paleontology that deals with plant fossils and ancient vegetation.
Related Forms:
- paˌle·o·bo·tanˈic (-bə-tănˈĭk), paˌle·o·bo·tanˈi·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adjective
- paˌle·o·bo·tanˈi·cal·ly adverb
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