👉 Pelycography, also known as "paleocytology," is a biological research method that involves analyzing the remains of prehistoric organisms. It was developed by German paleontologist Heinrich Pely in 1869 and has since been used to study the fossil record and to understand the evolution of life forms. The term "pellicle" refers to the thin, white layer on the surface of the skin or flesh of a prehistoric organism. This layer is often
