Paleobiology
Paleobiology is the study of the ancient life forms that once inhabited Earth, focusing on their behavior, ecology, evolution, and interactions with their environments. By examining fossils, scientists piece together how prehistoric organisms lived, adapted, and evolved over millions of years. This field blends biology, geology, and paleontology to understand the history of life, including the rise and extinction of species, and helps us gain insights into current biodiversity and the future of life on our planet.
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Paleobiology is the scientific study of ancient lifeforms through their fossil remains and environments. It combines aspects of biology and geology to understand how prehistoric organisms lived, interacted, and evolved over millions of years. By examining fossils, paleobiologists can reconstruct ecosystems, track evolutionary changes, and gain insights into how life on Earth has responded to environmental shifts. This field helps illuminate the history of life, providing context for current biodiversity and informing our understanding of biological processes.