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paleomammalogy

paleomammalogy

9.9
A study of very old mammals from fossils
  • noun
  • /ˌpeɪliˈoʊmæməˌlɒdʒi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : paleomamología
  • Advances in paleomammalogy have provided new insights into the evolution of mammals.

Examples

  • The museum's new exhibit features discoveries from the field of paleomammalogy.

  • She decided to specialize in paleomammalogy because of her fascination with prehistoric creatures.

  • The field of paleomammalogy has revealed fascinating insights into ancient ecosystems.

  • Many students are interested in paleomammalogy as a career path.

  • Advances in paleomammalogy have provided new insights into the evolution of mammals.

  • The museum's new exhibit features discoveries from the field of paleomammalogy.

  • She decided to specialize in paleomammalogy because of her fascination with prehistoric creatures.

Surface Forms

paleomammalogy singular
paleomammalogies plural

Morphology

paleomammalogy = mammalogy (semi-transparent) = paleo + mammal + ogy

The term is compositionally 'paleo-' + 'mammalogy', but both elements are specialized technical combining forms that many learners may not know.

Etymology

The word paleomammalogy is made of three parts: paleo- meaning 'ancient', mammal meaning 'an animal that feeds its babies with milk', and -logy meaning 'study'. So, paleomammalogy is the 'study of ancient mammals', usually by looking at their fossils.