Palaeoecology

Palaeoecology is the study of ancient ecosystems and environments by examining preserved remains like fossils, pollen, and sediments. It helps scientists understand how plants, animals, and climate interacted in the past, revealing changes over millions of years. This knowledge informs us about past climate shifts, extinction events, and how ecosystems responded to environmental changes. By comparing ancient data with today's ecosystems, palaeoecology offers insights into natural processes and future environmental challenges. It's a way to reconstruct the Earth's ecological history and better comprehend the dynamics that have shaped life on our planet.