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. |
| 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 |
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.