👉 Palaeobiology is a scientific discipline that studies the evolution of life on Earth, particularly in the fossil record. It focuses on understanding how ancient organisms have evolved and changed over time, often through processes such as speciation, radiation, and natural selection. Palaeobiologists study the fossil record for clues about past environments and ecosystems. They look at fossils from different periods to see what parts of life have evolved into what they are today. Palaeobiology also looks at how these organisms adapted