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pa·le·o·e·col·o·gy   (pā'lē-ō-ĭ-kŏl'ə-jē)   
n.  The branch of ecology that deals with the interaction between ancient organisms and their environment.
pa'le·o·ec'o·log'i·cal (-ěk'ə-lŏj'ĭ-kəl, -ē'kə-), pa'le·o·ec'o·log'ic (-lŏj'ĭk) adj., pa'le·o·e·col'o·gist n.
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Main Entry:  paleoecology
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the branch of ecology dealing with fossil plants and animals and their ancient environment
Etymology:  1898-1903
Usage:  paleoecologic, adj; paleoecologically, adv; paleoecologist, n
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paleoecology pa·le·o·e·col·o·gy (pā'lē-ō-ĭ-kŏl'ə-jē)
n.
The branch of ecology that deals with the interaction between ancient organisms and their environment.

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paleoecology   (pā'lē-ō-ĭ-kŏl'ə-jē)  Pronunciation Key 
The branch of ecology that deals with the interaction between ancient organisms and their environment.
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