ichnology

Noun

Meaning

The branch of science which treats of fossil footprints.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

geology archaeology botany entomology anthropology paleozoology paleobiology paleoanthropology micropaleontology fossilogy ichnotaxonomy ichnological analysis trace fossil study ichnofacies analysis ichnological study
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Related terms

ichneumon ichnogram

Phrases with the word

ichnology research ichnology investigation

Examples

Ichnology is the study of the “traces” created by animals, such as burrows, footprints and tracks. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

ichnological study ichnologically ichnologist ichnology investigation ichnology research ichnomancy