👉 Paleontology is a scientific field that studies the evolution, distribution, and behavior of extinct species. It involves studying fossils, which are preserved remains or structures from ancient life forms. Paleontologists study fossils to understand how these organisms lived in their environment, what factors affected their survival, and how they became extinct. The term "paleentomology" is a bit confusing because it refers to the fossil record of dinosaurs rather than paleontology. However, it does describe the study of ancient
