1896 in paleontology
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Paleontology or palaeontology is the study of prehistoric life forms on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils.[1] 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 1896.
Anapsids[]
Newly named turtles[]
Name | Status | Authors | Age | Location | Notes | Images |
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Wieland |
Late Cretaceous |
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A Giant sea turtle. |
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