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the scientific study of ancient life, especially through the examination of plant and animal fossils
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The study of fossils and ancient life forms is known as paleontology.
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I find paleontology to be really interesting because it involves studying dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
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Some people think paleontology is just digging up old bones, but it's much more than that.
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Exploring the depths of paleontology is like uncovering a hidden world full of ancient mysteries.