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1880 in paleontology

List of years in paleontology
In science
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883

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 1880.

Cretornis

Valid

Fritsch

middle Cretaceous (early Turonian)

Jizera Formation

 Czech Republic

A member of Azhdarchoidea.

Rhamphocephalus

Valid

Seeley

Middle Jurassic (Bathonian)

Taynton Limestone Formation


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