zoogeology

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

zoo- +‎ geology

Noun[edit]

zoogeology (uncountable)

  1. (rare) The study of fossil animal remains.
    • 1969, Peter John Cattermole, The world of geology, page 6:
      Today new fields are opening up; in the realms of geophysics, geochemistry and zoogeology great modern advances are being made.