paleobotany

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The branch of paleontology that deals with plant fossils and ancient vegetation.

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That department of paleontology which treats of fossil plants, as distinguished from paleozoölogy, or the study of fossil animals; the science or study of fossil plants; geologic botany. Also paleophytology. Compare paleozoölogy.

noun

That branch of paleontology which treats of fossil plants.

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The branch of paleontology that deals with the study of plant fossils.

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the study of fossil plants