Paleobotany

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Paleobotany

Paleobotany (pronounced: /ˌpeɪlioʊbəˈtæni/), also known as Paleophytology, is the branch of botany that studies fossil plants. The term is derived from the Greek words palaios (meaning "old") and botane (meaning "plant").

Etymology

The term "Paleobotany" comes from the Greek words palaios which means "old" and botane which means "plant". Thus, Paleobotany literally translates to the study of old plants.

Related Terms

  • Fossil: The remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock and preserved in petrified form.
  • Botany: The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.
  • Paleophytology: Another term for Paleobotany, specifically referring to the study of ancient plants.
  • Paleontology: The branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants.
  • Paleoecology: The study of the interactions between organisms and/or interactions between organisms and their environments across geologic timescales.

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