paleontologist

[peɪliɑːnˈtɒlədʒɪst]

paleontologist Definition

a scientist who studies fossils to learn about organisms that lived long ago.

Using paleontologist: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paleontologist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The paleontologist discovered a new species of dinosaur.

  • Example

    She became a paleontologist because she was fascinated by ancient life forms.

  • Example

    The museum has a team of paleontologists working on the latest fossil finds.

paleontologist Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for paleontologist

  • fossil expert
  • fossil hunter
  • fossil scientist

Phrases with paleontologist

  • a paleontologist who specializes in studying the fossils of animals with backbones

    Example

    The vertebrate paleontologist was able to reconstruct the skeleton of the ancient reptile.

  • a paleontologist who specializes in studying the fossils of animals without backbones

    Example

    The invertebrate paleontologist found a rare fossil of a prehistoric jellyfish.

  • a paleontologist who studies microscopic fossils

    Example

    The micropaleontologist used a microscope to examine the tiny fossils in the rock sample.

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Summary: paleontologist in Brief

A 'paleontologist' [peɪliɑːnˈtɒlədʒɪst] is a scientist who studies fossils to learn about organisms that lived long ago. They specialize in studying the fossils of animals with and without backbones, as well as microscopic fossils. Examples of their work include discovering new species of dinosaurs and reconstructing ancient skeletons.

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