The outline of paleontology

Paleontology is the scientific study of the history of life on Earth through the examination of fossilized remains, traces, and other evidence of ancient organisms. It encompasses various sub-disciplines, including vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, paleoecology, and paleobiogeography, each focusing on different aspects of past life and its environment. Paleontologists analyze fossils to understand evolutionary processes, the development of ecosystems, and the impact of environmental changes over geological time. This field combines techniques from geology, Biology, and chemistry to reconstruct ancient life forms and their habitats.