Palaeodendrology (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of paleobotany that studies fossil trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The university's department of geology offered a course in palaeodendrology, which attracted many students interested in ancient plant life.
- By studying the fossilized tree trunks, the researcher made significant contributions to the field of palaeodendrology.
- The team of palaeodendrologists spent weeks excavating the fossilized forest, carefully documenting each find.
- Palaeodendrology has shed new light on the evolution of tree species over millions of years.
- The discovery of the ancient tree fossils in the coal mine has sparked renewed interest in palaeodendrology among scientists.