Paleontology

Paleontology (the American spelling; the British spelling is palaeontology) is the study of the developing history of life on earth, of ancient plants and animals based on the fossil record, evidence of their existence preserved in rocks. This includes the study of body fossils, tracks, burrows, cast off parts, fossilized feces ("coprolites"), and chemical residues.

External links

• Meganeura Website about insect evolution and fossil record.
• Smithsonian's Paleobiology website: a good introduction
• University of California Museum of Paleontology FAQ About Paleontology
• Krapina Man