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paleontology

/ˌpeɪliənˈtɑlədʒi/

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1 · n.

the study of ancient life through fossils

古生物学

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Paleontology helps scientists reconstruct extinct ecosystems.
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古生物学帮助科学家重建已经消失的生态系统。
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