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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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affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
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discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
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enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
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