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ichnology

Postby Apoclima » Thu Dec 15, 2005 6:35 am

ichnology
ich·nol·o·gy n.

The branch of paleontology dealing with the study of fossilized footprints, tracks, burrows, or other traces as evidence of the activities of the organisms that produced them.

[Greek ikhnos, footprint + –LOGY.]
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Postby Slava » Mon Jul 05, 2010 4:46 pm

A most interesting branch of paleontology, as far as I'm concerned. If you're interested, get the July/August 2010 edition of Discover Magazine and turn to page 66. Or wait for it to be published on the website, www.discovermagazine.com .
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