👉 Paleobotany is a branch of biology that deals with the study of ancient plant and animal remains from the Paleozoic era, which occurred between 2.45 and 660 million years ago. This time period is known for being one of the most diverse in Earth's history due to the evolution of complex organisms like fungi, algae, plants, and animals that have been present on the planet since then. In paleobotany, scientists analyze these remains to understand how different