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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
  • paˌle·o·botˈa·nist noun

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