Meaning & use
Paleozoologist
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A scientist who studies fossil animals to understand prehistoric life and evolution.
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The paleozoologist carefully examined the fossilized jawbone for clues about the extinct species.
She trained as a paleozoologist, specializing in ancient marine reptiles.
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"Paleozoology" is a specialized branch of paleontology that focuses specifically on animal, rather than plant, fossils.
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