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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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sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
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throespang
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
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illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion