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1856 in paleontology

List of years in paleontology
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Paleontology or palaeontology (from Greek: paleo, "ancient"; ontos, "being"; and logos, "knowledge") 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 1856.

Acodus

Heinz Christian Pander

Gnathodus

Heinz Christian Pander

Prioniodus

Heinz Christian Pander

Centemodon

Nomen dubium

Lea

Dubious genus of phytosaur.

Dakosaurus

Valid taxon.

Quenstedt

A metriorhynchid thalattosuchian belong to Geosaurinae.


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