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PALEONTOLOGY

a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains

The meaning of the word paleontology is a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains.

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methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
breadthdistance from side to side : width
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band