Definition

1. Noun:
   • The paleobiology of ancient mammals: "paleomammalogy" is the scientific study of ancient mammals, focusing on their biology, evolution, ecology, and distribution based on fossil evidence.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Her research in paleomammalogy focuses on the evolution of early horse species.
  • The museum's new exhibit on prehistoric life features significant contributions from the field of paleomammalogy.

Advanced Usage

• "Advances in paleomammalogy": refers to new discoveries or methodological improvements in the study of ancient mammals.
  • Advances in paleomammalogy have reshaped our understanding of mammalian migration patterns after the dinosaur extinction.

Variants and Related Words

• Paleomammalogist (n): a scientist who specializes in paleomammalogy.
  • The paleomammalogist identified the fossil as belonging to a previously unknown genus.

Synonyms

• Paleontology of mammals: the study of fossil mammals.
• Mammalian paleobiology: the biology of ancient mammals as revealed by fossils.

Noun

1. the paleobiology of ancient mammals