👉 A palaeobotanist is a scientist who studies plant fossils and their fossilized remains. These fossils are often found in soil or other preserved organic matter, which have been buried over millions of years. Palaeobotanists use this information to learn about the history of life on Earth, including how plants and animals evolved from simpler forms into more complex ones. Palaeobotanists work with fossils to identify plant species, study their morphology (shape) and structure, and understand their evolutionary
