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'''Paleontology''' is the study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric times, chiefly by studying the [[fossils]] of [[plants]], [[animals]], and other organisms. A '''paleontologist''' is a scientist who studies aspects such as morphology, behavior, and how ancient life interacted with their environment. | '''Paleontology''' is the study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric times, chiefly by studying the [[fossils]] of [[plants]], [[animals]], and other organisms. A '''paleontologist''' is a scientist who studies aspects such as morphology, behavior, and how ancient life interacted with their environment. | ||
Paleontology is based on [[uniformitarian geology]], which holds that there has been no [[Biblical flood]], but instead it is believed the layers of stata represent vast [[geologic ages]]. Based on this assumption, paleontologists examine and | Paleontology is based on [[uniformitarian geology]], which holds that there has been no [[Biblical flood]], but instead it is believed the layers of stata represent vast [[geologic ages]]. Based on this assumption, paleontologists examine and characterize fossils. | ||
Within paleontology, there are branches and areas of specializations based on the particular type of organism. The study of prehistoric humans is known as [[Paleoanthropology]], animal paleontology is [[Paleozoology]], and the branch which studies ancient plants is called [[Paleobotany]]. | Within paleontology, there are branches and areas of specializations based on the particular type of organism. The study of prehistoric humans is known as [[Paleoanthropology]], animal paleontology is [[Paleozoology]], and the branch which studies ancient plants is called [[Paleobotany]]. | ||
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Paleoanthropology is a specialized branch of physical [[anthropology]] involved with the study of ancient [[human beings]]. | Paleoanthropology is a specialized branch of physical [[anthropology]] involved with the study of ancient [[human beings]]. Paleoanthropologists are those investigating the origin and subsequent [[evolution]] of human physiology by examining [[fossil]] remains and other ancient evidence. | ||
Mainstream [[anthropology|anthropologists]] and [[archaeology|archaeologists]] believe that humans began domesticating animals and plants in the Middle East about 10-12,000 years ago. The earliest known civilization, the Sumerians, developed in Mesopotamia about 7,000 years ago, after humans had developed agriculture sufficiently. This is the same location where many of the early Biblical stories in [[Genesis]] are set. | Mainstream [[anthropology|anthropologists]] and [[archaeology|archaeologists]] believe that humans began domesticating animals and plants in the Middle East about 10-12,000 years ago. The earliest known civilization, the Sumerians, developed in Mesopotamia about 7,000 years ago, after humans had developed agriculture sufficiently. This is the same location where many of the early Biblical stories in [[Genesis]] are set. | ||
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== Related References == | == Related References == | ||
* [http://www.paleoportal.org/ The Paleontology Portal] | * [http://www.paleoportal.org/ The Paleontology Portal] (Not to be confused with the [[Portal:Paleontology|Paleontology Portal]] of CreationWiki) | ||
* [http://geology.er.usgs.gov/paleo/index.shtml Paleontology at the U.S. Geological Survey] | * [http://geology.er.usgs.gov/paleo/index.shtml Paleontology at the U.S. Geological Survey] | ||
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