👉 Paleoecology is a field of study that examines the evolution and distribution of species in their natural habitats, typically using fossil records to support evolutionary theory. It encompasses both the biological aspects (such as the ecological role of different organisms) and the social aspects (such as how species interact with each other). Paleoecologists use various techniques such as radiocarbon dating, molecular biology, paleobiology, and palynological methods to study these processes in detail.