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2006 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 2006.

Wessiea oroszii

Sp nov

Valid

Serbet & Rothwell

Campanian

Horseshoe Canyon Formation

 Canada

A fern of uncertain affinity

Avitomyrmex

Gen et sp. nov

valid

Archibald, Cover, & Moreau

Ypresian

Unnamed Formation, Kamloops Group

 Canada


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