Paleontology or palaeontology is the study of prehistoric life forms on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils. This includes the study of body fossils, tracks (ichnites), burrows, cast-off parts, fossilised feces (coprolites), palynomorphs and chemical residues. Because humans have encountered fossils for millennia, paleontology has a long history both before and after becoming formalized as a science. This article records significant discoveries and events related to paleontology that occurred or were published in the year 2020.
Image: Bohemiclavulus
Image: Etjoia all views
Image: Kenomagnathus DB
Image: Ikaria wariootia (cropped)
Paleontology or palaeontology is the study of prehistoric life forms on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils. This includes the study of body fossils, tracks (ichnites), burrows, cast-off parts, fossilised feces (coprolites), palynomorphs and chemical residues. Because humans have encountered fossils for millennia, paleontology has a long history both before and after becoming formalized as a science. This article records significant discoveries and events related to paleontology that occurred or were published in the year 2022.
Skull (a, c, e, f)
Image: Auroralumina attenboroughii holotype
Image: A New Conulariid (Cnidaria, Scyphozoa) From the Terminal Ediacaran of Brazil
Image: Chemnitzion 22DB
